Comté

The king of mountain cheeses, Comté has been made for in the same region of eastern France for the best part of 1500 years. It is currently having a well-deserved “moment”. 

Characteristics: firm, yellow paste; peppery, hazelnut, caramel flavour but varies hugely by season. 

Best with: very similar to Gruyère, Comté works well melted with into tarts and sauces – try it in an onion and mustard tart.