ENTREMONT Comte price per lb

Comte is a typical, hard cheese with similar characteristics as Switzerland Gruyère. Comte is an ancient cheese that has been produced since the time of Charlemagne. It is made from cow’s milk that feed from the green and rich pastures of the Jura mountains, no additives are mixed with the milk.

Cheesemakers need about 530 liters of milk - the daily production of 30 cows - to make one Comte, weighing approximately 35 kilos (80 pounds). Morning and evening milks from Montbeliarde and Tachete de L'est cows are mixed. Comte requires a long maturing period called affinage. The cheese is regularly cleaned and rubbed with salted water.

This Comte has a complex, nutty and caramelized flavor. In order to enjoy this cheese with its full flavor, remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to consuming.

During summer time and hotter months, this item is recommended to be shipped 3rd Day Select. We cool this item with ice blocks but dry ice is also available for an extra charge. If you would like dry ice to be used, please call to let us know. Final shipping costs will be not be reflected on website order if dry ice is requested. Final shipping costs will be calculated once the item is packaged. Customers will be informed of such costs prior to shipping.