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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. One is of the "stinky" variety, one is a triple-crème, one is a chèvre, and one is a mountain cheese from the Alps.

  • Buche de Chevre: This classic French goat cheese is slightly aged, giving it a lot of character. Formed in the shape of a log (Buche is French for log), enjoy this cheese on salads, as a snack, or with fruit for dessert. (8 oz.)
  • Saint Andre: This decadent triple-creme is utterly delicious. (7 oz.)
  • Pont L'Eveque: One of the world's ancient cheeses, Pont L'Eveque dates back to the Thirteenth Century. It is well known for its delicate bouquet, which is said to be reminiscent of the Norman countryside, however it does tend to have a strong, pungent aroma that is not for the timid. (8.5 oz.)
  • Gruyère de 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! (8 oz.)
  • igourmet.com Signature Cheese Serving Knife: Specifically crafted for us at igourmet.com, this multi-function cheese knife is the perfect tool to easily slice uniform servings of your favorite cheeses.
  • Mini Toasts: Perfect for serving with cheeses, fruit, and spreads when entertaining. (2.75 oz.)
Packed in our signature chocolate colored gift box, finished with an elegant yellow bow.
  • Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
5 stars
(based on 1 review)
 
Well worth every penny
By cyrus_zuoVerified Reviewer from Lake Forest, CA on 2/28/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Best Uses:
Baguettes Crackers
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this as part of a 'French Valentine' for my wife who had spent a year plus in France. The cheeses ended up lasting us more than two weeks of eating.

They are direct from France and the flavors are strong and different from American cheses. This may require the eater to come to appreciate some new tastes before they really appreciate what they have here. The cheeses are wonderful though, and after your palette becomes used to them you'll find yourself craving the taste. Certainly the price is expensive, but in the end it is well worth it.

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