BEAUFORT AOC (FRANCE)

Country of Origin	France
Region	Rhône-Alpes, Savoie
AOC	1968
Age	5 to 18 months
Classification	Firm
Milk	Raw unpasteurized cow’s milk
Fat content	34%
Weight and shape	20 to 70 kg (44 lb to 154 lb 3 oz), Round
Size	Diameter 35 to 75 cm; Height 11 to 16 cm
Aroma	Aromatic, pungent
Taste	Rich, sweet, complex with hints of meadow flowers
Pairing	Pinot Noir, Walnuts, Champagne, Chardonnay, Riesling
Texture	Creamy and Smooth
Color	Pale-yellow, pale-gold

Beaufort is the perfect example of how man can work alongside Mother Nature in a harsh and rugged terrain to adapt to the rhythm and demands of the seasons.

It is protected by AOC in 1968 resulting in strict control of each stage of the cheese production.

Furthermore, the cheese must be made of Tarine or Abondance breeds of cow and can only be produced in an area covering around 450,000 hectares or around 1112 acres in the Rhône-Alpes Beaufortain, Tarentaise, Maurienne valleys, as well as parts of the Val d’Arly valley.

Beaufort Tasting Notes

Young Beaufort is a firm cheese that melts in the mouth perfectly. It also has a rich, sweet and complex flavor that satisfies the palate. Many people love Beaufort due to its well-balanced flavor.