Comte Cheese
Comte is a hard cows’ milk cheese made in the Franche-Comte region of Eastern France. The breed of cow is mainly Montbeliard (around 5% comes from French Simmmental). Comte is made with unpasteurised milk and animal rennet.
The Milk
Unpasteurised cows milk
The Rennet
Traditional animal rennet
Made by
Various farms and dairies supplying Marcel Petite who in turn supply Borough Cheese Company
Region
Made in the Doubs and Jura areas, matured at Fort St Antoine
The Flavour & Texture
The texture is dense and smooth with occasional grains. The flavours are rich, long and nutty. Some have sweet, caramel characteristics while others are more savoury and vegetal.
