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Featured Cheese - October 2011

Le Chevrot

Country: France
Cheese Texture/Type: Soft; Bloomy Rind
Cheese Milk Type: Goat
Cheese Age: 30 days

Young Le Chevrot has an off-white, slightly wrinkled rind. When very young, the cheese has a gentle, aromatic, yeasty taste and a fine, moist texture. As it gets older, the interior softens and the flavor becomes nuttier and full-bodied. At its peak age (which is what we feature in the Club), the cheese is denser and creamier, and there is a fruity tinge to the taste.

Comté Extra

Country: France
Cheese Texture/Type: Firm
Cheese Milk Type: Cow
Cheese Age: 4 months

All Comte is graded using a 20 point grading system. A green label ensures the cheese has been graded 15 points or higher, this also denotes it to be labeled "Comté Extra". The Comte you are tasting with this month's selection is naturally Comté Extra. Thanks to its uniqueness, its cultural importance and its economic contribution to the region, Comté cheese was one of the first cheeses to be awarded a label of origin guaranteeing its quality (AOC). As one of the premiere cheeses of France, we know you'll enjoy this exquisit taste of French living. Bon appetit!

Zamorano

Country: Spain
Cheese Texture/Type: Firm
Cheese Milk Type: Sheep
Cheese Age: 3 months

Zamorano, a well-known and respected Spanish cheese, is usually produced in the shape of drum. The cheese is very similar to Castelanno and Manchego in texture, but is less grainy. Its natural rind is covered in gray mold. The flavor offers a hint of burnt caramel and the buttery taste of sheep's milk. Zamorano is used as a table cheese and it ripens in three to nine months.

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