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Beaufort d'Alpage (8 Ounce) by igourmet.com | 
 enlarge | Brand: IGOURMET
Category: Gourmet
Buy New: $14.99
Sales Rank: 6321
Country: france
Size: 8 ounce
ASIN: B0000D9MT5
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
 | Nicknamed the "Prince of Gruyeres" | | | Very complex flavor due to cows grazing on wild grasses | | | An excellent melting cheese | | | Made from unpasteurized milk | | | Imported from France |
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Product Description
Named after a small rural town in the French Alps, this giant cheese (a whole wheel weighs over 80 pounds) is creamier and richer than other Alpine cheeses like Emmental, Gruyere and Comte. The term D'Alpage indicates that this Beaufort is made from milk taken from a special breed of mountain cows (Tarines) that graze naturally, as opposed to those that are fed indoors from a trough. This way, all the flavors of the Alpine countryside pass into the cheese. Due to harsh winters, the cows can only graze in the summer, limiting the production season of this so-called "Prince of Gruyeres" to the warmer months. Aging of up to 8 months takes place in the off-season in rural Alpine cellars that are naturally cool all year long. Taking a bite, hints of various grasses, herbs and wildflowers are apparent to those with a sensitive palate. Its flavor is certainly nutty, but also creamy and sweet. Like Gruyere, Beaufort melts well and is perfect for fondue or hot sandwiches.
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