Beaufort
Description
Match this with JL Chave Côtes du Rhône "Mon Coeur" 2016
Beaufort is a classic high mountain cheese produced in French Alps by small traditional producers. It benefits from cattle grazing on lush pastures studded with aromatic flowers and alpine flora. The paste is a creamy, pale gold colour, smooth in texture, but as it matures cracks appear, ripening the cheese. The flavours are lovely – with an almost sweet almond nuttiness, the taste is never abrasive on the tongue, even with aged cheeses.
Like other mountain cheeses, Beaufort melts well and is a very good choice for hot sandwiches, or cooked in a croque-monsieur or a fondue. It pairs well with Chablis, red Crozes-Hermitage and Côtes du Rhône.
Technical Information
Origin Savoie, France
Type cooked, pressed, artisan
Milk unpasteurized cow's milk
Rind natural
Texture supple, humid
Flavour milk, butter, flowers, honey
Aroma flowery, salty