Tomme De Savoie

$21.60/Lb $30.00/Lb

Tomme' means smallish, roundish cheese, and is usually combined with the region or town of origin. In this case, you're munching a raw, cows milk wheel from France's mountainous eastern region of Savoie in the Rhone Alpes. It has been lightly pressed for a semi-soft texture and aged from 2-4 months. It's a mountain staple made from the skimmed milk left over from butter making and it radiates a rustic, earthy, simplicity. Expect some tang, along with strong wet straw and either vegetal or dried fruit aromas depending on seasonal Alpine grazing conditions. A light and robust bottle of Crozes Hermitage brings together the simple prestige of this Tomme.

Pronunciation: Tome de sav-Wah

Unless noted otherwise, Murray's cheeses sold by the lb ship in multiple 0.5 lb increments. To request a whole wheel, please contact the Murray's team at orders@murrayscheese.com at least 72 hours prior to your desired ship date.

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Just the Facts

Country
France
Region
Alpes
Milk Type
Cow
Pasteurization
Raw
Rennet Type
Animal
Age
60 Days
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