{"id":1736,"date":"2020-07-15T11:46:37","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T11:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2020-07-15T11:50:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T11:50:05","slug":"5-favourite-french-cheeses-from-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/07\/5-favourite-french-cheeses-from-the-alps\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Favourite French Cheeses from the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Charles de Gaulle is alleged to have once claimed that “A country that produces 365 kinds of cheese is ungovernable.”<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what cheese lover could complain about the wonderful choice of cheeses you can enjoy the French Alps?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve taken a ski holiday in France<\/a>, you\u2019ve probably tried many of these cheeses, in energy-rich dishes such as tartiflette, fondue or raclette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these cheeses are AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e) which ensures that only cheap imitations cannot be produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a look at our list and let us know what you think<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Five Favourite French Cheeses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Le Chevrotin de Savoie<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goat\u2019s cheese is often underrated, but Chevrotin<\/a> is an aromatic, soft cheese. It is only made by hand and with the same methods as Reblochon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Chevrotin de Savoie – AOC 2002 – AOP (Northern Alps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Reblochon de Savoie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite its name \u2018Reblochon de Savoie<\/a>\u2019 was actually first produced in the Haute Savoie, near La Clusaz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name dates back to the 13th century as a way for farmers to avoid paying too much tax by holding back milk until after the assessors had been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reblochon de Savoie – AOC 1958 – AOP (Northern Alps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beaufort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This might be our favourite of our favourites! Beaufort<\/a> is perhaps the most famous Alpine cheese, made from cow\u2019s milk that roam the pastures of the eponymous region, close to Bourg St Maurice, Les Arcs<\/a> and La Rosiere<\/a>.

Only Tarine and Abondance breeds can produce Beaufort and production is limited to 5000 litres a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beaufort – AOC 1968 AOP (Northern Alps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Comt\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Milk for Comt\u00e9<\/a> production must come exclusively from the Montb\u00e9liarde breed, and the cheese ripened for at least four months, while the best Comt\u00e9 might even mature for a whole year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a fragrant cheese which becomes stronger as it ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comt\u00e9 – AOC 1952 – AOP (Jura)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gruy\u00e8re<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the oldest French cheeses, Gruy\u00e8re was first made in the 13th century in the Jura mountains, near Geneva and Verbier<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can spot Gruy\u00e8re due to its distinctive cherry-sized holes and fruity taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gruy\u00e8re – AOC 2007 (Jura)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

——–<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all have our favourites \u2013 let us know on Facebook<\/a> what you think of our list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019d like advice on choosing a catered chalet (or even a cheese) then simply contact the Chaletline team<\/a> on 01822 617761.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/reblochon-190x126.jpg<\/a>

Charles de Gaulle is alleged to have once claimed that “A country that produces 365 kinds of cheese is ungovernable.” But what cheese lover could complain about the wonderful choice of cheeses you can enjoy the French Alps? If you\u2019ve …<\/p>\n

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