The French Laundry's Cheese Selection
The French Laundry, in the Napa, CA, has long been considered one of America's premier restaurants. It has become synonomous with stellar ingredients, gourmet food and impeccable cooking. Every detail of every meal is planned and crafted meticulously.
While reservations can be hard to come by it's not as hard to enjoy the delicious Artisanal
Premium Cheeses that are offered at the French Laundry. The three cheeses listed below are
regularly served at the French Laundry. Order now and enjoy the same cheeses at home.
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Stanser Rotelli - Stanser Rotelli is a Swiss washed-rind, reblochon-style cheese produced at the dairy farm of Joseph Bartmettler. This cheese has an assertive flavor and strong aroma. When ripe, Stanser Rotelli is pungent and deliciously runny, even spoonable. |
Vermont Shepherd - Vermont Shepherd, named after its eponymous producer in Putney, Vermont, has a distinctive golden brown rind and rustic shape. In 2000, Vermont Shepherd won a Best of Show at the American Cheese Society competition. This cheese has a smooth texture and a sweet, creamy flavor hinting at the mint, thyme, and clover used in production. |
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Blaui Geiss - Blaui Geiss is an extremely rare raw goats milk cheese from Switzerland and the newest cheese from the makers of Forsterkase and Wildmannli. It has a natural rind and a semi-firm texture. The acidity and sweetness from the milk come together in great harmony for a new and exciting lactic experience. |
| COW | SHEEP | GOAT | WASHED RIND | HARD | SOFT+BLOOMY | FIRM |
| CHEDDAR | SEMI-FIRM | RAW MILK | LEAF WRAPPED | SEMI-SOFT | BLUES | MOUNTAIN |