Fromage Chocolate Collection

Tasting Notes The robust, nutty flavor of aged Cheddar meets the fresh, sweet essence of apple, with the bittersweet contrast of dark chocolate.

The Cheese Sharp, rich Cheddar hails from Somerset, England, where it is traditionally made from the plentiful milk of Friesian cows.

Suggested Pairings Smoky roasted red peppers, savory salami, robust malbec

Tasting Notes The sharp tang and earthy finish of Roquefort cheese with the rich, sweet notes of Port wine, enhanced by dark chocolate’s depth and intensity.

The Cheese Often called the king of blue cheeses, Roquefort is made from the milk of Lacaune sheep that graze on the plateaus of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in southern France and aged in limestone caves.

Suggested Pairings Fresh figs, savory olive tapenade, sweet Port wine

Tasting Notes The mild, slightly nutty flavor of Gouda with the sweet subtlety of pear,balanced with dark milk chocolate’s creaminess and deeper cocoa notes.

The Cheese This smooth, slightly nutty, Dutch cheese has been traded in the medieval markets of Gouda in South Holland since the 12th century. It is made using a curd-washing process that gives it a distinctive sweetness.

Suggested Pairings Juicy sliced pear, buttery macadamias, aromatic gewurztraminer

Tasting Notes The earthy umami of Comté cheese with the creamy richness of peanut butter, complemented by gold chocolate’s caramelized sweetness.

The Cheese A semi-hard cheese from the Jura Mountains in France, Comté has been produced since the 12th century using milk from Montbéliarde cows. It is aged in the spruce-lined caves of the Fort des Rousses, creating a complex, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor.

Suggested Pairings Juicy cherries, nutty hazelnuts, crisp Champagne

Tasting Notes The sharp, savory flavor of Parmigiano Reggiano with the rich, tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar, plus the warm, caramelized note of gold chocolate.

The Cheese Parmigiano Reggiano, a hard cheese from the Parma region of Italy, is made from raw cow’s milk. It is aged up to 36 months in climate-controlled rooms, giving it an intense, savory flavor with hints of nuttiness and umami.

Suggested Pairings Juicy grapes, crunchy hazelnuts, sweet riesling

Tasting Notes The luxurious, earthy flavor of tartufo cheese contrasts the tart freshness of pomegranate, with the intense complement of dark chocolate.

The Cheese This Tartufo, a hard sheep’s milk cheese from Sardinia, Italy, is infused with black truffles. Aged for several months in cool cellars, its rich, earthy flavor and distinctive veins of truffle develop throughout the cheese.

Suggested Pairings Salty prosciutto, buttery pecans, bold shiraz

Tasting Notes The creamy tang of chèvre brightened by the crisp, herbal notes of sage, rounded out with gold chocolate’s caramelized sweetness

The Cheese A classic goat cheese made from the milk of goats that graze in lush pastures, chèvre offers a bright, tangy flavor, a smooth, creamy texture, and a subtle hint of earthiness.

Suggested Pairings Sweet dried apricots, buttery brazil nuts, crisp rosé wine

Tasting Notes The rich, nutty flavor of Gruyere with white wine and the fruity depth of kirsch – a clear cherry brandy – softened with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate.

The Cheese Gruyere has been produced in the Swiss Alps since the 12th century using milk from local dairy cows. It is aged in specially controlled cellars throughout Switzerland to develop its distinctive sweet, nutty taste

Suggested Pairings Crisp apple slices, sweet fig jam, smooth merlot