Mimolette Extra Vieille 18 Months

Mimolette Extra Vieille 18 MonthsLegend has it that Mimolette was first made at the request of Louis XIV in the 17th Century, when his Minister, Colbert, banned the import of Dutch products due to the war with the Netherlands. Edam was reportedly one of Louis favourite cheeses, so local cheese makers in Lille were asked to make a version, which they did; but they coloured it with annatto to make it stand out from its Dutch rival. Totally unlike modern Edam, Mimolette has a natural

From the cutting of the curds to using  the traditional pelle-à-brie ladle

with a deep

Hand-carved

180g - Cow

Vegetarian

for cheese

but with a bloomy penicillium candidum coat and slightly firmer paste

There is no commitment

A distinctly bold and assertive cheese

Park Farm has been home to the Padfield Family for four generations

This cheese is based on a Gouda recipe but uses Alpine starter cultures to create its nutty depth and firm texture

our Cave Aged has a slightly sweet accent to balance the earthiness