French Cheese Tasting Gift Box French Cheese Tasting Gift Box - Perfectly captures a breathtaking part of French cheese culture with these carefully selected gourmet French cheeses. We've curate an assortment of some of the finest French Cheeses. A great gift for yourself or the French food lover in your life! When the word cheese is mentioned, most of us immediately think of France. We can't help it; it's a knee-jerk reaction. As excellent as are the hundreds of cheeses that originate from all corners of the globe, France is always the first country the comes to mind when discussing cheesemaking. Our French Cheese Assortment captures a good bit of French cheese culture with the four cheeses listed below. Delice de Bourgogne with Papaya: a luscious triple-cream cheese that delivers a delightful blend of creamy richness and tropical sweetness, with hints of papaya that elevate its luxurious texture. (8 oz)Camembert: This famous soft-ripened cheese from Normandie has a creamy interior beneath a fluffy (and edible) white rind. (8.8 oz)Ossau-Iraty Reserve Fermier: We're happy to bring you this silky smooth, fruity and sweet cheese from the Pays Basque region of Aquitaine (French Pyrenees). Its milk comes from red-nosed Manech ewes raised on small local farms. (1/2 lb)Comté: Created by local villagers in alpine dairies called "Fruiteries", its milk comes only from Montbeliarde and Tachete de L'est cows. Each 70+ pound wheel of Comté is aged for at least six months, resulting in a sweet and nutty masterpiece. (1/2 lb)Mini Toasts: Perfect for serving with cheeses, fruit, and spreads when entertaining. (2.75 oz)Fig Spread: This lovely little spread is made from hand-picked Aegean figs, sundried, and sweetened with cane sugar. It’s sweet flavor, with notes of honey and caramel, make it the perfect partner to our cheese selection. (1 oz)Gift Presentation: Packed in a our signature gift box. Any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value French Ossau-Iraty Cheese French Agour Ossau-Iraty Cheese Amidst the scenic rolling mountains of the Pyrenees, the geographic border dividing France and Spain, lie vast pastures providing fertile grazing for milk-giving sheep. It is from this milk that Agour, a family company steeped in tradition, creates this magnificent cheese. Aged for a minimum of six months, this AOC protected cheese is of a quality and complexity rarely seen. A slightly dry texture gives way to a creamy, buttery quality, and the flavors hint at a subtle mingling of herbs and fruit, with slightly nutty undertones. A real gem, and one you're sure to enjoy. For dessert, try Agour Ossau-Iraty accompanied with Les Folies Fromage Fruit Spreads. Black Cherry and Licorice make for an incredible combination. Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.Photo depicts whole 9 lb. form of cheese.We cut and wrap this item by hand. French Comte Cheese French Comte Reserve Cheese Comte is an Alpine cheese similar to Swiss Gruyère but made across the border in the French Jura region. Flavors vary in intensity based on the season, production techniques and, most importantly, age. A wonderfully versatile cheese, Comte is great for snacking as well as for cooking. It also pairs well with almost any wine, especially whites and light-bodied reds. Comté is made in a unique manner. Its milk is delivered from the farm to fruitières daily, where cheese is made. It is then passed on to affineurs who age the cheese in optimal conditions. The maître affineur (cave master) supervises each and every wheel with constant care. Salting, rubbing, flipping, and monitoring are all key components of the aging process for this spectacular French cheese. Made from unpasteurized cow's milk; aged for a minimum of 10 monthsWhole form is 70 pounds.We cut and wrap this item by hand. French Buche de Chevre Cheese Delice de Bourgogne with Papaya A luscious triple-cream cheese that delivers a delightful blend of creamy richness and tropical sweetness, with hints of papaya that elevate its luxurious texture. French Camembert Cheese The Queen Of French Cheeses Unlike our other French Camembert, this one comes from Normandy, where Camembert was first created in 1791 by Marie Harel. During the French Revolution, a recalcitrant priest from Brie arrived at the Manor of Beaumoncel, in the village of Camembert, and was hidden there by Marie Harel, a farmer. Following the direction of this priest, she created Camembert cheese. The recipe was a success and her children and grandchildren continued the family tradition. Over time, word spread and Marie's cheese became famous all over the world. Camembert is an excellent example of this cheese, with a recipe that is true to the original. It is succulent, ripe, rich, and creamy. Only gently pasteurized at moderate temperatures, Camembert retains most of the authentic flavors and qualities of the raw-milk cheese you can buy only in France. Excellent served with light reds from the Loire Valley or champagne, in Normandy this cheese is paired with an apple liqueur called Calvados. Apples, Camembert and Normandy are inextricably linked. Norman dairy farms are peppered with apple trees that protect the rich soil. In fact, some people claim to be able to taste a hint of apple beneath the creamy suppleness of fresh Camembert. Novices beware: this authentic Camembert is aromatic! Made from pasteurized cow's milk.Photo depicts whole 8.8 oz. form of cheese.Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery. This Cheese Tasting Gift Box Is One Of Our Favorites! 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