Comté Marcel Petite
Cheese Highlights:
Animal Type: Cow’s Milk
Rennet Type: Traditional
Pasteurized: Unpasteurized, Raw
Style: Firm, Alpine
Origin: Aged by Marcel Petite at Fort Saint-Antoine in the Jura Mountains, France.
Pairing: Light, crisp beers, and sherry wines.
Comté Marcel Petite is an exquisite and highly regarded French cheese, aged by the esteemed affineur Marcel Petite at the historic Fort Saint-Antoine in the Jura Mountains. This cheese is a superior example of Comté, a traditional French cheese known for its depth of flavor and artisanal quality.Produced from the rich, unpasteurized milk of Montbéliarde cows, Comté Marcel Petite embodies the essence of its local terroir. The cheese is meticulously crafted following age-old methods, ensuring each wheel meets the high standards of Comté production. The aging process, which can vary from several months to several years, takes place in the Fort Saint-Antoine, a repurposed military fort. The unique microclimate of the fort, with its cool, humid air, is ideal for slowly maturing the cheese, allowing it to develop a complex and nuanced flavor profile.The taste of Comté Marcel Petite is rich and varied, often described as a symphony of flavors, including notes of nuts, fruit, butter, and sometimes a slight hint of caramel. Its texture is smooth and firm, becoming more crystalline and complex as it ages. This cheese is incredibly versatile, perfect for a cheese platter, in cooking, or simply enjoyed on its own. It pairs excellently with a variety of wines, particularly those from the Jura region, and is equally delightful with light, crisp beers or even a glass of sherry, making it a cherished choice among cheese aficionados.