Cheese story
What is Abondance?
A mountain cheese from Haute-Savoie with a supple paste and hazelnut notes.
Origin
Haute-Savoie, France
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Haute-Savoie
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-hard alpine
Rind
natural
Ageing
3 months+
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: nutty, fruity, buttery, slightly bitter
Origin, protection and character
Abondance comes from France, especially Haute-Savoie. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
3 months+
How to serve Abondance
fondue, cheese boards, gratins
Good food matches
white wine
potatoes
ham
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
