Montgomery Cheddar
Montgomery's · Selected by Neal's Yard · Somerset, England
Rich, brothy and savoury, with a dry, crumbly texture and a gentle crystalline crunch.
The cheese
Montgomery's Cheddar has been made at Manor Farm in Somerset since 1911, using raw milk from the farm's own herd of Friesian cows. The curds are cut, stacked and turned by hand, a traditional process called cheddaring. Each wheel is wrapped in cloth, rubbed with lard and aged for 12 to 18 months. It is selected and matured with London's Neal's Yard Dairy and is one of only three farmhouse Somerset Cheddars still made this way.
Tasting notes
Drier and more layered than most cheddars, it breaks into flaky, irregular pieces with a fine crystalline crunch. The flavour is deep and brothy, with notes of roasted nuts, a gentle tang and a long savoury finish. It is a cheddar for people who think they know cheddar.
How to enjoy
Serve it at room temperature with a crisp apple, chutney and crispbreads, or melt it in the best cheese toastie you will make all year. It pairs well with a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Bordeaux. Take it out of the fridge an hour before serving to bring out the full flavour. It keeps well when wrapped in waxed paper, so it is a safe choice for a board that will be picked at for days.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping options
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How will my order arrive?
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