Tomme Welsche au Riesling is rooted in Alsace’s mountain traditions and gently influenced by local wine culture, it’s a tomme made for everyday enjoyment: balanced, comforting, and effortlessly versatile.
Key Facts
General Description
A Simple, Honest Mountain Cheese
Dietary
Key Facts
Origin: Alscae region, France
Milk: Cow
Rennet Type: Animal rennet
Style: Semi-hard
Classification: Artisan
Shelf Life: 7-10 days, this product is cut to order
Goes well with: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Silvaner
Similar cheeses: Raclette, Emmental, st Nectaire
General Description
Tomme Welsche au Riesling is a young mountain tomme from Alsace, produced by Fromagerie Haxaire and gently aged for around five months. Washed with local Riesling during maturation, it remains clean, balanced, and comforting rather than bold or pungent.
The Riesling wash brings freshness and lift—not sweetness—resulting in a cheese that feels rustic and honest, with just enough personality to keep things interesting.
Terroir
Made in Alsace, this tomme reflects the region’s mountain traditions and white-wine culture. The influence of Riesling shows in the cheese’s gentle acidity and clarity, complementing the milk rather than dominating it.
Texture, Aroma & Flavour
Texture: Supple and flexible; semi-firm without being dry. Aroma: Clean and lightly fermented, with soft nutty notes that can recall Emmental. Flavour: Young and fruity, mildly nutty, with a subtle acidity on the finish. Not long on the palate, but very pleasant and refreshing.
Despite its regional link to Munster, Tomme Welsche au Riesling stays firmly on the mild side—no heavy funk, no aggression.
Melting & Uses
This tomme melts beautifully. It’s excellent in toasties, over potatoes, or folded into simple warm dishes. A reliable all-rounder that works just as well sliced on a board as it does in the kitchen.
Pairings
Wine: Alsace Riesling, Pinot Blanc, or a light Chardonnay
Food: Crusty bread, charcuterie, boiled or roasted potatoes
Tomme Welsche au Riesling isn’t flashy—and that’s exactly the point. Young, balanced, gently fruity, and quietly expressive of its place, it’s the kind of cheese you reach for often. Approachable, dependable, and very easy to enjoy.
