Marcel Petite Comté - 12 months
Marcel Petite, Franche-Comté, France
Comté is a hard cow's milk cheese made in the Franche-Comté region of Eastern France, predominantly from the Montbeliard breed of cow, with a small percentage from French Simmental. Matured by master affineur, Marcel Petite, at Forte Saint Antoine, this Comté is the absolute best there is.
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- Description
Made with unpasteurised milk and animal rennet in small dairies called "fruitiers". Each morning the milk arrives and is pumped into large copper-lined vats. A whey starter then is added (the whey is from the previous day’s make incubated overnight). When full, the vat is stirred and the temperature increased to between 31° and 33°C. The milk is held at this temperature for a period of ‘ripening’ lasting 30-45 minutes. After this a second whey starter is added along with the rennet. The resulting curds are then "cooked" to a temperature of 55°C, transferred to moulds, pressed and salted.
The cheeses are then matured by the fruitiers for 2-4 weeks, before being selected by Marcel Petite to continue ageing in the damp underground cellars of Fort Saint Antoine for 12 months.
Shipping & Returns
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Free pickup in store (Paddington) is available for all orders.
Local courier (within 40km of Paddington): Variable rates apply.
Refrigerated delivery (selected regions NSW/ACT/VIC/QLD)
- $20 (NSW/ACT) or $30 (VIC/QLD) for orders up to $300
- Free for orders over $300
- Minimum order $80
- Order by 12pm Monday for delivery that week (orders after this time ship the following week).
How will my order arrive?
Temperature-sensitive orders are packed with insulation and ice packs to help them arrive in great condition. Couriers are instructed to leave parcels in a safe place where possible. If re-delivery is required, a re-delivery fee may apply.
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