{"id":166906,"date":"2026-08-04T20:58:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/?post_type=product&p=166906"},"modified":"2026-08-04T20:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:58:45","slug":"shop-comte-cheese-pdo-650g-french-specialty-aged-15-months","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/product\/shop-comte-cheese-pdo-650g-french-specialty-aged-15-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop Comte Cheese (PDO) 650g \u2013 French Specialty Aged 15 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"

Comt\u00e9 Cheese<\/h2>\n

Comt\u00e9<\/strong> is a traditional French cheese made in the Jura Massif in eastern France. It is produced using milk from Montb\u00e9liarde<\/strong> and Simmental<\/strong> cows, which graze on the local pastures of the region.<\/p>\n

About this cheese<\/h3>\n
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  • French artisan cheese from the Jura region<\/li>\n
  • Made with milk from Montb\u00e9liarde and Simmental cows<\/li>\n
  • Milk is gently heated in copper pots before curdling<\/li>\n
  • Pressed into large wheels and matured for many months<\/li>\n
  • Develops a smooth texture, pale gold colour and nutty, slightly sweet flavour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tasting notes<\/h3>\n

    As it matures, Comt\u00e9 becomes richer and more rounded, with a silky feel and a flavour that is both nutty and gently sweet.<\/p>\n

    Serving ideas<\/h3>\n
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    • Serve on a cheese board with fruit and charcuterie<\/li>\n
    • Pair with crusty bread<\/li>\n
    • Enjoy with a glass of wine<\/li>\n
    • Use in cooking for added depth and richness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      FAQ<\/h2>\n

      What type of cheese is Comt\u00e9?<\/h3>\n

      Comt\u00e9 is a French hard cheese made in the Jura region, known for its long maturation and layered flavour.<\/p>\n

      What does Comt\u00e9 taste like?<\/h3>\n

      It has a smooth, slightly silky texture with nutty and sweet notes.<\/p>\n

      How should Comt\u00e9 be served?<\/h3>\n

      It works well on a cheeseboard, with bread, fruit or charcuterie, and is also suitable for cooking.<\/p>\n

      In summary<\/h2>\n

      Comt\u00e9 is a classic French cheese with a long tradition behind it. Its nutty flavour and smooth texture make it an easy choice for cheeseboards, simple serving or everyday cooking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Comte Cheese – Made from milk sourced exclusively from Montb\u00e9liarde and Simmental cows, which graze on the lush pastures of the Jura Massif. This cheese embodies the enduring tradition and heritage of French cheesemaking of this region in Eastern France
      \nFrench Artisan Cheese – The process begins with gently heating the milk in copper pots and adding rennet to form curds. These curds are then cut and pressed into large molds. The resulting cheese wheels undergo many months of aging in maturing cellars.
      \nPacked Full Of Flavour – As the Comte Cheese ages and matures it develops its smooth silky texture, pale gold colour and rich, nutty sweet taste and flavour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":166907,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[20010],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-166906","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-grocery","7":"pa_brand-urban-merchants","8":"pa_manufacturer-rivoire-jacquemin","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/166906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/166907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=166906"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=166906"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/englishwinecentre.co.uk\/englishwine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=166906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}