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Raclette cheese from the Lein mountain pasture

Raclette cheese from the Lein mountain pasture

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Raclette cheese from the Lein alp

  • Handcrafted at the Alpage du Lein in the Val de Bagnes, this raclette cheese from the Alpage du Lein is a true Valais treasure.
  • Made from the raw milk of cows grazing in alpine pastures, it is the fruit of a long tradition perpetuated by the shepherds of the Grand Entremont region.
  • This mountain cheese, also influenced by the Chassoure and Champsot mountain pastures, is produced at an altitude of 1656 meters, giving it a unique and authentic character.
  • In addition to the perfect climatic conditions, the shepherds use traditional methods to guarantee the exceptional quality of the product.
  • The freshness of the alpine meadows and the pure mountain air enrich the milk, giving each wheel a complex aroma.
  • Maturation in a traditional cellar ensures optimal development of flavors, creating a refined cheese representative of the Valais terroir.

Raclette cheese from the Valais PDO

  • Lein raclette fromage alpage is made with passion, using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.
  • Only Valais AOP raclette cheeses made with this attention to detail can earn the prestigious Valais AOP appellation.
  • Meticulous maturing allows the cheese to develop a wide variety of flavors, characteristic of the region.
  • The cows, fed with fresh herbs, help transform this milk into an exceptional cheese.
  • The production site, the Lein mountain pasture, is renowned for the quality of its cheeses.
  • Every summer, this mountain pasture becomes a meeting place where age-old know-how is perpetuated.
  • Thanks to environmentally-friendly practices and limited production, this cheese stands out for its incomparable taste.
  • The rich flora of the region's pastures has a direct influence on the complexity of its aromas.
  • What's more, the region's ideal climatic conditions favor slow ripening, allowing the cheese to develop the subtle aromas and unctuous textures that seduce all lovers of Raclette du Valais AOP.

Award-winning alp cheese

  • This Lein Alp raclette cheese is regularly praised for its quality, and has even been awarded a medal for its exceptional taste.
  • It embodies the tradition of Raclette du Valais AOP and delights every family who tastes it.
  • Made on the Col du Lein site, this mountain pasture is one of 9 in the Grand Entremont region that produce Raclette du Valais AOP.
  • Alpage du Coeur, also located in this region, is renowned for its artisanal cheeses that capture the richness of alpine pastures.
  • This cheese, produced with care and tradition, has even been awarded a medal in recognition of its excellence.
  • Don't hesitate to add it to your shopping basket.

Characteristics of raclette cheese from the Lein alp

  • Alpine raclette cheese from Lein PDO
  • Full-fat semi-hard cheese
  • Presented in 1/2 pieces, wrapped in cellophane
  • Average weight of a 1/2 piece: 2.4 kg
  • Cheese wheel size: 28 and 31cm
  • Matured for 3 to 5 months
  • Vacuum-packed in the fridge: 3 months

Shipping and returns

  • Alpage Col du Lein cheese is delivered every Tuesday to ensure optimum freshness.
  • Due to the perishable nature of the products, returns are not accepted.
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