Fleurs des Alpes "Fromagerie Verdannet"

Soft, buttery and gently savoury — a comforting Alpine washed rind that is just as good melted as it is on a cheeseboard.

Fleurs des Alpes is made by Fromagerie Verdannet in Haute-Savoie from pasteurised cow’s milk. Its golden washed rind surrounds a soft, milky paste that becomes increasingly creamy as it ripens.

Origin: Haute-Savoie, France
Milk: Pasteurised cow’s milk
Style: Soft washed rind
Texture: Supple, creamy and melting
Intensity: Mild to medium
Rennet: Animal rennet
Format: Sold as a whole wheel, approximately 450g minimum

Expect warm cream, butter, hay and a gentle savoury finish. The rind adds a light farmyard aroma without making the cheese aggressively strong.

Serve at room temperature with bread, potatoes and cornichons, or warm the whole cheese and spoon it over boiled potatoes. It is also excellent in tartiflette-style dishes.

Dry Alpine whites, Jura Chardonnay, Jacquère or Savagnin-style wines balance its richness nicely.

Acidity and crunch work especially well with the savoury washed rind, with a little fruit for contrast.

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Fromagerie Verdannet works in the Savoie tradition of soft mountain cheeses designed to be eaten both as they are and warmed into comforting regional dishes.

Ingredients: Pasteurised cow’s milk, salt, cultures, animal rennet.