Cheese story
What is Tomme de Savoie?
A rustic Alpine cheese with a mottled rind and approachable flavour.
Origin
Savoie, France
Milk
cow
Board role
Soft / creamy
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Savoie
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft to semi-hard
Rind
natural grey rind
Ageing
1 to 6 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: earthy, mushroomy, mild, rustic
Origin, protection and character
Tomme de Savoie comes from France, especially Savoie. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PGI/IGP
Typical ageing
1 to 6 months
How to serve Tomme de Savoie
cheese boards, sandwiches, raclette-style melting
Good food matches
Savoie white wine
cured meats
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.
