Gruyère Reserve AOC
Firm. Smooth. Fruity.
Regular price £9.15Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | Switzerland, Fribourg |
| style texture | Mountain, firm and smooth |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Red, white, rosé, sparkling wines |
About the Cheese
Gruyère Reserve, one of the most famous artisan cheeses made in the Swiss Alps, is matured for a minimum of 14 months in cheese caves, developing a truly profound and lingering flavour.
Its sweet and nutty paste is dotted with tiny protein crystals that pleasantly crunch on the teeth.
Gruyère is an essential ingredient in the classic Swiss Fondue, called Moitié-Moitié.
This outstanding cheese pairs beautifully with medium-bodied red and white wines, as well as sparkling wines like champagne, enhancing its rich and complex flavours.
Cheesemaker: Fromagerie Le Cret
Fromagerie Le Crêt is renowned for its dedication to traditional cheesemaking. After spending two years at the Auboranges cheese factory, the current Master Cheesemaker arrived at the Le Crêt cheese factory in July 2010 to complete his final year of CFC apprenticeship.
Over the following years, he honed his skills, earning both the Federal Certificate and the Federal Master's degree to become a Master Cheesemaker.
After 11 years at Crêt, he decided in 2021, with the support of his wife, to take over the cheese business. His objective is to ensure the quality and continuity of the products manufactured at Crêt.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
