Le 1608
$14.38
A few hundred head of cattle imported from France between 1608 and 1670 gave birth to the Canadienne breed. Of the estimated 500 000 head herd in 1900, less than 500 remain today. They were reintroduced in Charlevoix in 2007. Three herds (Hengil, Lyne Breton and Michel Pilote farms) are in production on the Charlevoix plateaux. L‘Association de développement de la race Canadiennedans Charlevoix was created to favour the development of this patrimonial breed,The 1608is at the heart of this initiative where producers and transformers are uniting their efforts.
Produced in 8 kg wheels, le 1608 is a typical hard cheese. The milk used comes 100% from Canadienne breed cows. The raw cheese is cooked, pressed and non-surface refined for a long period. Refining takes between 3 and 6 months. Fat content is 30 % and moisture 42 %. The crust is a dark yellow, creamy and tender in mouth. Texture improves with age, and taste develops without bitterness.
Origin: Quebec
Milk: Cow
Paste: Firm
Description
We hand cut every cheese to order. Please allow a 10% variance in weight.
If you order multiple quantities of a single cheese we will cut to the approximate total weight ordered.
Cheese pre-orders will be ready starting December 12th, 2024. Your order ready for pickup when you receive the *Order Completed* email. Please wait for that email. If you have any special requests, please indicated at check out.
Additional information
Size | 170g |
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Origin | Quebec |
Milk | Cow |
Paste | Firm |