🧀 Missing Complex, Nutty Artisan French Cheese? Savor 15-Month Aged AOP Comté Packed with Crunchy Tyrosine Crystals!
Handcrafted in the Jura Mountains Since 1860 with Raw Cow's Milk. A Generous 340g Gourmet Block via Costco.
Tracking down genuine, cave-aged European hard cheese in Japan often means settling for miniature 80g plastic-wrapped wedges at steep department store markups. Stock your cheese board and kitchen with Rivoire-Jacquemin Comté AOP Aged 15 Months, an authentic French artisan classic imported in a generous 340g block via Costco.
Produced in the Jura Massif of eastern France, this cheese adheres to strict AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) regulations using exclusively raw milk from pasture-fed Montbéliarde and French Simmental cows. Aged for a full 15 months in cool affineur cellars, it develops deep roasted hazelnut aromas, browned butter sweetness, and crunchy, savory amino acid crystals (tyrosine) that deliver a delightful pop of umami with every bite.
💡 Why Fromage Lovers and Expat Kitchens Keep This Block Stocked
Substantial 340g (12 oz) Cut: Offers plenty of cheese for weekly entertaining, snacking, and cooking without worrying about running out after two slices.
Complex, Accessible Flavor: Far less sharp or pungent than blue or washed-rind varieties, offering a rich, caramelized nutty profile that appeals to connoisseurs and casual snackers alike.
Naturally Long Shelf Life: Low in moisture as a dense hard cheese, wrapping the block tightly in parchment paper and keeping it chilled ensures it stays fresh for weeks.
📐 Specifications & Ingredients
Net Weight: 340g (12 oz Block)
Origin: Product of France (Jura Mountain Region)
Storage Condition: Keep refrigerated below 10°C.
Ingredients: Raw cow's milk, Salt, Lactic cultures, Animal rennet. Contains: Milk.
🍳 French Bistro Hacks: Room-Temp Slices & Fondue Melts
The Room-Temperature "Tasting Shave" Never serve Comté straight from the ice-cold fridge. Slice thin ribbons or shave flakes using a vegetable peeler, and let them rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. The natural milk fats soften, releasing sweet orchard fruit and toasted almond aromatics that pair with crusty sourdough and dry white wine or amber ale.
The Ultimate Alpine Croque Monsieur Grate Comté generously over brioche layered with cured ham and Dijon mustard, then top with a dollop of béchamel and more shredded Comté. Broil for 4 minutes until bubbling, browned, and fragrant.
❄️ Leftover Recovery: Freezer Grates & Rich Rind Broths
Batch-Grated Freezer Stash: Grate leftover ends using a fine microplane and store in a sealed freezer bag. Sprinkle directly over steaming risotto, French onion soup, or scrambled eggs straight from the freezer without thawing.
The "Zero-Waste" Rind Broth Trick: Never toss the hard outer rind! Drop the rind directly into a simmering pot of vegetable soup, minestrone, or beef stew. It slowly releases savory, nutty depth and body (simply fish out the softened rind before serving).
💬 What Real Buyers Are Saying
Authentic Flavor and Perfect Texture "Finding genuine aged Comté in Tokyo that isn't pre-sliced into tiny slivers is a challenge. Getting this 340g cut through Costco has made our weekend cheese boards complete. The tyrosine crystals give it that classic satisfying crunch, and the nutty finish lingers on the palate."
Melts Incredibly Well in Warm Dishes "This 15-month vintage hits the sweet spot between sweet butter and aged umami. It grates like a dream over homemade pasta and melts into toasted sandwiches without turning greasy like cheap cheddar."
Step away from bland, rubbery processed blocks and experience authentic French mountain terroir at home. Secure the roasted, nutty depth and velvety crunch of this premium 340g Rivoire-Jacquemin 15-Month Aged Comté.
