Comte is an Alpine cheese similar to Swiss Gruy&egrave;re but made across the border in the French Jura region. Flavors vary in intensity based on the season, production techniques and, most importantly, age. This 10 Month Reserve is a terrific example, offering persistent notes of apricot, hazelnuts and toffee. A wonderfully versatile cheese, Comte Reserve is great for snacking as well as for cooking. It also pairs well with almost any wine, especially whites and light-bodied reds. <p> Comt&eacute; is made in a unique manner. Its milk is delivered from the farm to <em>fruiti&egrave;res</em> daily, where cheese is made. It is then passed on to <em>affineurs</em> who age the cheese in optimal conditions. The&nbsp;<em>ma&icirc;tre affineur</em> (cave master) supervises each and every wheel with constant care. Salting, rubbing, flipping, and monitoring are all key components of the aging process for this spectacular French cheese. </p> <ul> <li>Made from unpasteurized cow's milk; aged for a minimum of 10 months</li> <li>Whole form is 70 pounds.</li> <li>We cut and wrap this item by hand.</li> </ul>