Cheese story
What is Beaufort?
A noble Alpine cheese known for its concave wheel and deep mountain flavour.
Origin
Savoie, France
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Savoie
Milk type
cow
Texture
hard alpine
Rind
natural
Ageing
5 to 18+ months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: floral, nutty, buttery, complex
Origin, protection and character
Beaufort comes from France, especially Savoie. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
5 to 18+ months
How to serve Beaufort
fondue, gratins, cheese boards
Good food matches
Savoie white wine
potatoes
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.
