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(based on 11 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

This cheese from Savoie is aged in a cellar or cave, where it is turned every two days and washed with brine or whey to speed the aging process. This forms a velvety, yellowish rind on the cheese. The cheese itself has a creamy texture; a nutty after taste; and a delicate herbal aroma. Calling all cheese lovers, this exquisite aromatic cheese is a relatively rare find in the United States, so take advantage of it while you can. As Reblochon can no longer be imported to the USA, this is the closest we have found to that rare pleasure.

Best enjoyed within seven days of delivery.
Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 17.8 ounce form of cheese.

More information for the La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(6), Firm(3), Flavorful(6), Rich(4), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Melted(4)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(4), Frequent diner(3)

excellent cheese

By Derf

from Columbus, NC on 2/3/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

In a French recipe called tartiflette.

Not a true substitute

By a Francophone from Ohio on 8/30/2008

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

I wouldn't call this a substitute for Reblechon. It has a more robust flavor and is creamier. We did enjoy it for itself as a part of a cheese plate both for lunch and after dinner.

Good Cheese

By DOC from Upton, MA on 4/15/2008

Pros:

Firm, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

Very good - though with all the amazing choices at igourmet - there are others that my family has liked more.

Not so close to Reblochon

By Frenchcottage

from Providence on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy

Cons:

Frutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

I am maybe too used to Reblochon to really appreciate this cheese.
Fromage de Thones looks like Reblochon, smells like Reblochon, but has a surprising frutty taste, and is not as flavorful and rich as Reblochon. If you want to compare it to Reblochon, I would say it's the "light" version.

Yummy!

By Lisa

from Glendale, AZ on 10/5/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

We have a French exchange student who wanted to make a casserole for us that called for reblochon and she didn't think any of the local suggestions for substitution would work. The meal came out out fabulous!

The best of the best

By Celine from Seattle, WA on 9/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

Tooooo bad that the US and its stupid laws forbid the importation of AOC reblochon. I am from Thones, the country of the Reblochon. If I don't have my reblochon everyday, I get sick! Why, but why did I move to the US???? ;-)
Definitely the best creamy cheese ever... try it in tartiflette!

best cheese in the world

By wheels from new york, ny on 9/8/2007

Cons:

NO CONS

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

formerly known as Reblechon... simply amazing cheese, my favorite in the world, after many years eating it in France, a shame it is disappearing from the US.

Good French Alpe cheese

By Susan from Newport Beach, CA on 5/20/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

Strong

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

Was trying to find a Roblochon. This was close, although stronger in flavor. It seemed to be fully ripe upon arrival which meant eating all of it fairly quickly as it gets stronger with age.

A "legal" reblochon!

By Luc from Scottsdale, AZ on 3/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, ripe, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, as a tartifflette, Hor d'oevre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

Beautiful cheese!

A really enjoyable treat.

By Todd from Dover, NH on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

pre dinner entertaining

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

A really enjoyable cheese that has a velvety smooth texture.

Loved this cheese

By FLP

from Atkinson, NH on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Wine and Cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about La Tournette - Reblochon-style Tomme:

I have hidden this cheese from the rest of the household! I have it squirreled away so I know I'll get some of it.

Soft cheeses are my favorites.

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