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A picture of a wheel of Fleur des Alpes cheese. It is on a wooden board with a green background

Fleur des Alpes Cheese

Price range: £7.00 through £14.00

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Fleur des Alpes is a soft, aromatic, gooey French cheese. It can be used to make Tartiflette and is also sometimes used in fondue.

  • Cow’s milk
  • Haute-Savoie, France
  • Mild to medium
  • Pasteurised milk
  • Animal rennet
  • Available in 1/2 or whole wheels
Description

Description

Fleur des Alpes Cheese

About Fleur des Alpes

Fleur des Alpes is one of those cheeses that just tastes like winter in the mountains. The name means ‘Flower of the Alps,’ and it does exactly what it says on the tin. The milk comes from cows grazing in those alpine meadows, and you can really taste it. Made in the French Alps, not far from the Swiss border, it somehow manages to pack in all those grassy, floral notes while still being creamy, mellow, and very easy to love.

Fleur des Alpes is made from pasteurised cow’s milk, and the cows spend their time up in the high pastures, munching away on wild herbs, flowers, and grasses. You can really taste all of that in the cheese, it’s what gives Fleur des Alpes its lovely depth and character. We have sourced it as a replacement for our Reblochon PDO which is currently unavailable in the UK.

 

A Taste of the Alps

Fleur des Alpes has its roots in old alpine cheesemaking traditions. For centuries, farmers have moved their cows up to the high pastures in summer, letting them graze on the best grasses and saving the valley fields for winter. It’s a rhythm that’s shaped the cheese for generations.

Cheesemaking started as a way to use up all the extra milk from those summer months. Semi-hard and hard cheeses were especially handy because they kept well through the winter. Over time, these cheeses became a real part of the local culture, shaped by the land and the seasons.

Fleur des Alpes is a modern take on this heritage. These days, production often uses up-to-date techniques and strict quality controls, but the core principles are still there: high-quality milk, respect for the seasons, and a close connection between land, animal, and craft. The name itself is a reminder that flavour starts in the meadow, not the ageing room.

 

Fleur des Alpes – Jen’s Tasting Notes

If you eat Fleur des Alpes as a table cheese rather than melting it you’ll find it has a gentle flavour but still has plenty to say for itself. The first thing you’ll notice is that milky, buttery flavour and a lovely smooth texture. If you give it a moment, you might pick up hints of toasted nuts, hazelnuts or almonds, perhaps, and a little sweetness, almost like cream or browned butter. There’s a soft, lingering herbal or floral note at the end, but nothing too strong or perfumed.

 

How to Serve and Pair Fleur des Alpes
  • Make sure you take it out of the fridge a good hour before you want to eat it so it can come up to room temperature.
  • Classic pairings: Savoie wines made from Jacquère grapes pair beautifully.
  • Something a little different: Crisp lagers also work nicely, they let the cheese really shine.
  • On the plate: Fleur des Alpes, cured ham, pickled onions and a spoon of apple compote make a divine light lunch
  • In the kitchen: Traditionally Fleur des Alpes is used in a tartiflette as it melts into a smooth, delicious paste but it is also delicious in a grilled cheese and ham panini.

 

Jen’s note: Fleur des Alpes always reminds me of fresh mountain air and wildflowers, and you can really taste the care that goes into making it. I like it with a bit of bread and a glass of wine, or melted into a tartiflette if I’m feeling cosy. If you fancy bringing a bit of the Alps to your table, this one’s a winner.

 

Buying Fleur des Alpes
  • Brand or Producer: Fromagerie Verdannet
  • Product name: Fleur des Alpes
  • Milk: Cow
  • Country: France
  • Region: Haute-Savoie
  • Strength: Mild to medium
  • Vegetarian: No
  • Suitable for pregnancy: No
  • Allergens: MILK

 

Sizes and Prices

  • Half wheel, approx. 225g, £7.00
  • Full wheel, approx. 450g, £14.00

 

Storage Advice

  • Keep refrigerated
  • Wrap in waxed paper or cling film
  • Remove from the fridge before serving
  • Consume within 10 to 14 days of opening

 

Delivery and Collection

  • UK wide courier delivery
  • Click and collect from our Pangbourne shop
  • Free local delivery available for selected postcodes

 

Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)

MILK, salt, ferments, rennet

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Christmas Opening Hours

Normal opening Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm until:

Sunday 22nd 9am – 4pm
Monday 23rd 9am – 4pm
Christmas Eve 9am – 12pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Friday 27th Closed
Saturday 28th 9am – 4pm
Sunday 29th Closed
Monday 30th 9am – 2pm
Tuesday 31st 9am – 2pm
New Year’s Day Closed
Thursday 2nd January Closed
Friday 3rd 9am – 4pm then open as normal

After Christmas our courier delivery slots start from 8th January.