1655 GRUYERE / Le Cret

This super nutty, grassy, and sweet alpine cheese Gruyere is a classic for grilled cheese, fondue, and as a sumptuous addition to a cheese plate. Aged 3-6 months. (PRICE PER POUND) A Perfect PairingThis super-fine Gruyere is the perfect companion for a crisp white wine, such as Civitas Pecorino; and crunchy Mini-Toasts drives each bite out of the park! Add a spoon of your favorite European-style mustard for a home run. Looking for more like Gruyere?Try Challerhocker or Indigo Ridge The Full Wheel Since 1916, Fromagerie Le Crêt has been making stellar cheese near Gruyere’s namesake Canton of Fribourg. Jean-Marie Dunand runs the village dairy at 3,000 ft above sea level, contributing to the partnership between Fromagerie Le Cret and the Affineurs at Fromage Gruyere SA. The story behind the name: In 1655,a nobleman's carriage was being attacked by thieves near the home of local cheesemakers, the Rime brothers. The brothers fought off the thieves and then fed the nobleman some of their hom