Paxton & Whitfield Gruyere Premier Cru

Aged for a minimum of 12 months, this Swiss Gruyere is dense in texture, with a fruity, floral flavour that lingers in the mouth.

Originally Gruyere cheese was only made in and around the Swiss town of Gruyere which was founded in the canton of Fribourg by the religious counts who settled there in the 12th Century. Nowadays, however, the production has spread a little wider, although the cheese is still made in village dairies.

Gruyere must be made in Switzerland due to its Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and is made using knowledge that has been handed down through the generations. However, the French are in the habit of calling their Emmental under the name Gruyere, as is the case with a number of similar style, cooked cheeses like Comte and Beaufort.

This Gruyere Premier Cru is aged for a minimum of 12 months.

Gruyere comes in the shape of a wheel that weighs 30kg and should have a clean, even coloured, brown and grainy rind. The best Gruyere can have small holes in the body of the cheese, around 4-6mm in size but these are not indispensable. It should be slightly soft and waxy in texture with an attractive ivory colour that can vary with the season.

Unpasteurised Cows milk

Age: 12 months+

Strength: 4

Hardness: 4

Switzerland

Keep Refrigerated

Vac Pack Bag, Wax Paper

Raw Cows Milk, Salt, Starter Cultures Animal Rennet, Water

PAXTON & WHITFIELD

For over 225 years, Paxton & Whitfield has pioneered artisan cheese and handmade fine foods. We have held the Royal Warrant of Appointment to every monarch since HM Queen Victoria in 1850; recognising our socially responsible approach to delicious artisan cheese and sustainable sourcing. From working with local producers to using our state-of-the-art maturation rooms, ensuring we bring you the best quality cheeses. We are passionate about cheese and all things associated.

Unit R4, Bourton Industrial Estate, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2HQ

England

Unit R4, Bourton Industrial Estate, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2HQ

Switzerland

Strong, full, round, mildly salty, fine texture

Pre-packed and wrapped in wax paper, once you've opened your cheese, be sure to re-wrap in the wax paper to allow your cheese to breathe. Serve at room temperature alongside a buttery slice of bread or serve warm in a fondue.