©Corinne Vasselet - BFC TourismThere's no question of abandoning the term "fruitière," which so perfectly embodies the soul of this cheese. A fruitière symbolizes the fruit of the labor of farmers who pool their milk production , the work of the cheesemaker who transforms the milk into cheese, and that of the affineur in his cellars who patiently works on each wheel to enhance its aromas.
The fruitière is the workshop where producers gather their milk to make Comté cheese. This village cooperative organization originated eight centuries ago. The values of solidarity and sharing are at the heart of this cheese.
©Laurent ChevietComté cheese originated in the Jura Mountains . It is in this mid-mountain region that Montbéliarde and Simmental cows produce its characteristic milk. It takes 400 liters of milk to produce a wheel of Comté , which weighs approximately 40 kg!
Each dairy collects milk within a maximum radius of 25 km. This rule allows for the preservation of a multitude of vintages. Pays Horloger, 18 fruit dairies are distributed across the territory.
→ Find the complete profile of this cheese on the Comté website
Cheese shops and local produce stores are well distributed throughout the region. You're sure to find somewhere to buy Comté cheese , but which one?! Mild, fruity, aged?… Ask the vendors for advice; they'll be able to guide you to the perfect Comté for you. Our tip: buy a little of each to compare!
If it is not possible to move to Pays Horloger Without eating Comté and other local cheeses, you would also be missing a stage in your stay if you did not take advantage of a guided tour of our cheese dairies.
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