Cheese story
What is Tête de Moine?
A Swiss cheese traditionally shaved into delicate rosettes to release aroma.
Origin
Jura, Switzerland
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
Switzerland
Region
Jura
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-hard
Rind
natural
Ageing
2.5 months+
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: floral, nutty, savoury
Origin, protection and character
Tête de Moine comes from Switzerland, especially Jura. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
2.5 months+
How to serve Tête de Moine
shaved rosettes for cheese boards
Good food matches
white wine
grapes
nuts
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.
