Tête de Moine Réserve Gold

Steeped in Alpine history, Tête de Moine AOP (“Monk’s Head”) traces its origins back centuries to the Bellelay Abbey in Switzerland. Legendary tales link its unique name to the monks of the abbey – whether comparing the shaved cheese wheel to a monastic tonsure or counting stored cheese wheels against the resident monks. Encased in a natural washed rind, this unpasteurized cow’s milk cheese reveals a dense, pale ivory heart packed with rich mountain character.

On the palate, it delivers a luxuriously smooth, melting sensation with a harmonious blend of warm butter, roasted hazelnut, and fresh Alpine herb notes. Traditionally pared into delicate, flower-like rosettes using a Girolle scraper, its intricate shaved surface exposes the cheese to oxygen, releasing an instant, vibrant explosion of complex flavor and rustic bouquet in every

Draped over a steaming bowl of wild mushroom risotto, a tender beef carpaccio, or a roasted squash salad, these exquisite Tête de Moine melt slightly to infuse the warm dish with a bold burst of savory richness and aromatic mountain depth.