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Buy the Abondance on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Abondance, a name-controlled cheese from the Savoy region of France, is made with fresh partially-skimmed milk and formed into 20-pound wheels. This extraordinary cheese is similar to Gruyere de Comte, but more complex and buttery. It has a firm texture, nutty flavor, and a distinctive fruitiness. While the strong aroma of this cheese may be a bit off-putting, the flavor is divine. In addition to being a delicious table cheese, Abondance melts nicely and is often substituted for Raclette.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged over 60 days.
Photo depicts whole 18 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Abondance

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(7)

Best Uses:

After dinner(6), Hors d'oeuvre(5), Melted(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5)

This is a great eating cheese

By erikahanne

from Greenwood, IN on 2/27/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful, Lovely mild barnyard odor, Nutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Cheese plate, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Stinky cheese lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

This cheese MUST be eaten at room temperature. It is great with apples,grapes or pears for dessert, as a melted cheese on crostini or with boiled potatoes, thinly sliced as a component of an antipasto plate or on a coldcut platter. It is also great melted on cauliflower and on pasta with grated tuna eggs (Bottarga di Tonno) or anchovies from igourmet.com. Wonderful as a raclette cheese.

Straight from the French Alps

By Doc from New Braunfels, TX on 2/2/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

This was so like the abodance we would purchase in the Haut Savoie where we skied with our family. It is great with French bread, a touch of butter, and a hearty glass of red wine. Close your eyes and listen to the cow bells ringing in the distance.

Popular at our Wine and Cheese

By John

from Logan, UT on 9/20/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

Must be served at room temperature to be appreciated. Has a very different taste straight out of the refrigerator.

Tasty

By Racie from Brewster, WA on 7/30/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

A good snack at anytime, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

This cheese had a strong smell out of the wrapper. Once the outer part is trimmed off the smell leaves. We found the cheese flavorful, but not too strong. The flavor comes out best at room temperature.

Excellent if you like strong cheese

By daisy

from Westchester, NY on 3/15/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

I served this to guests visiting from France and they loved it. I thought it was pretty stinky when I was cutting it, but the taste wasn't as strong as the smell, but a little strong for my taste. My daughter who spent a summer in France was eating it like there was no tomorrow.

A wonderful cheese

By carolee

from Nevada City, CA on 1/8/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

This is a wonderful..somewhat strong cheese. We order it most every time that we order from igourmet.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

i have eaten better bries

By prairie girl from Kansas on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Delicate

Cons:

Chewy

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

the best when melted

not disappointed, just as expected

By cheese eater from wood -ridge nj on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

Similar to gruyere de comte ,but closer to a beaufort d'alpage.keep moist longer

great flavour!

By wine and cheese child.

from Worcester, MA on 12/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Abondance:

we used it with salad and then as part of a main dish for a second use.

Customer Reviews about the Abondance at igourmet