Cheese story
What is Munster?
A bold washed-rind cheese from eastern France.
Origin
Alsace / Lorraine, France
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Alsace / Lorraine
Milk type
cow
Texture
soft washed-rind
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
2 to 3 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw or pasteurised
Flavour profile: pungent, savoury, creamy, meaty
Origin, protection and character
Munster comes from France, especially Alsace / Lorraine. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
2 to 3 months
How to serve Munster
cheese boards, potatoes, Alsatian dishes
Good food matches
Gewürztraminer
cumin
rye bread
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.
