Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food
June 7, 2022
Cheese Wisdom: Semi-soft cheese with edible rind
Alpine raw milk yields full flavor creaminess
Tomme De Savoie cheese. Getty Images/Canva
The Cheese: Herve Mons Tomme De Savoie, Savoie, French Alps
Where to Purchase: Whole Foods
Price: $25.99/lb.
The Style: Full-fat cow milk semi-soft cheese with edible grey rind
Flavor Profile: Rich butter, almonds, hint of mushroom and funk
How to Enjoy: Serve with a garlic or onion-based jam; on a cheese board with tiny sweet red grapes or dried apricots; slice and serve with cucumber; melt it a bit and serve with apple slices
Wine Pairings: Beaujolais, pinot blanc, sparkling Cremant de Alsace.
Extra Reading: Tomme is derived from the word Toma, which means ‘cheese made in the mountains’. This cheese was made by farmers in small rounds during the winter. The fat was used to make butter, while the skimmed milk was used to make cheese. Both were critical sources of protein during the cold months. Current production uses full fat milk; the cheese is aged 60 days prior to release.
