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| Tête de Moine AOP is a distinctive Swiss cheese originating from the Bellelay Abbey (1136), now protected under AOP regulations restricting production to the Jura region. Known for its cylindrical shape, semi-hard smear-ripened rind, and unique serving via the Girolle (invented 1981), it combines monastic tradition and modern dairy science. Made from raw, grass-fed milk without silage, it undergoes copper vat processing, natural calf rennet coagulation, brining, and maturation on spruce boards. Emmi distributes grades aged 75 days to 6 months. Its flavor is nutty, spicy, with a characteristic washed rind aroma, best served cold as shaved rosettes to enhance taste and texture. | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Raw |
| Texture Profile | Semi-hard, Dense |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Lactic, Spicy, Fruity, Vegetal |
| Wine Pairings | Chasselas (Fendant), Sherry, Vin Jaune, Pinot Noir |
| Beer Pairings: | Belgian Tripel, Saison, Farmhouse Ale |
| Food Pairings: | Fresh figs, Pears, Black pepper, Cumin seeds |
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