Comté Elegance is a semi-firm, unpasteurized, aged, cow's milk cheese from the Franche-Comte region of France. Century-old techniques are used to make Comté, which is the most produced and consumed cheese in France. The taste is complex, nutty and caramelized with a lingering but not sharp flavor. The combination of sweetness and saltiness give this cheese an intriguing flavor that has hints of butter and grassy pastures. This mature Comté is firm but supple, with a smooth, buttery and oily texture. It is traditionally sold in huge blocks and matures for a year before it is ready for sale. This Comté is aged for 6-9 months. This longer aged Comte has a rich, nutty, fruitier and more flowery taste than its younger aged counterparts. Pairs great with a glass of Chardonnay. It is the perfect cheese for a cheese board and a popular fondue cheese. Whole uncut wheel, 78 lb/35.4 kg.