1h30

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About this activity

The Beaufortain Dairy Cooperative is a collective of 184 dairies who deliver their milk in order to transform it into Beaufort AOP, one of the most expensive cheeses in France. It is sold in specialty cheese shops around the world and in their own shop / restaurant in Paris along with a wide range of other delicious regional products from the Savoy.

On arrival at the restaurant, you will be greeted and seated in the downstairs cellar. You will first be asked if there is one wine, cheese or meat that you do not like so your server can adapt your tasting menu accordingly.

The Passport Gourmet Tasting experience is an opportunity to discover a selection of some of these high quality cheeses from which your host will select 6 to 8 fine artisanal cheeses from the Savoy representing the main families of French Cheeses, served with bread, a small salad, 3 fine meats, and accompanied by 2 glasses of red and 2 glasses of white wine.

Eat the cheese in the order recommended, then experiment with your own combinations because there is no right or wrong.

Any questions during your meal, just feel free to ask at any time.

STEP 1. Select Lunch or Dinner

STEP 2. PAY A DEPOSIT NOW - Check availability/amount =>

STEP 3. PAY THE BALANCE TO YOUR HOST

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COST 39€pp

DEPOSIT 13€pp

BALANCE 26€pp Due to your Host

Masterclass

Beaufort cheese is a very high quality raw, whole milk cheese made from cooked pressed paste. It is delivered in the form of a wheel weighing about 40 kg, up to 16 cm high and 35 to 75 cm in diameter. It's color changes according to the season from white to yellow and is available as Beaufort, Beaufort d'été, and Beaufort d'Alpage, made in the mountain chalets, and is the most tasty.

The milk comes exclusively from cows of Tarine and Abondance breeds. Its specifications, are very strict, to guarantee the respect of the traditions and the link with the soil, which express themselves in its high gustative quality. During your presentation you will learn:
• The origins and history of this Alpine Cheese producing area.
• The various technologies used to make cheese.
• Why the color and taste changes at different times of year.
• The effect of aging the cheese.
• The order of eating the cheese and basic wine pairing rules.

AOP Cheese Families served.
• Beaufort - Pate Pressee Cuite
• Reblochon - Cremeaux
• Chevrotin - Goat Fresh & aged
• Emmental de Savoie
• Tome des Bagues
• Tomme de Savoie
• + when available Brebis (Sheep) or Blue

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Included

for the Masterclass and reservation fee
Lunch or Dinner 13€per person

Not included

6 cheeses / 3 meats / salad / bread / 4 glasses of wine
Lunch or Dinner 26€ per person
Additional food and beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off not provided

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
2 person minimum per reservation and minimum age is 18 years.
Same menu for everyone in your reservation.
Your non refundable deposit covers your reservation fee and the host's introduction in English.
Your deposit can not be applied to the balance or any purchases.
Your experience starts at the start of the main service so your host has more time to spend with you.
Friday and Saturday nights are always very busy.
Feel free to ask any questions during your meal but please note that your host may have other restaurant clients to serve so please be patient after the presentation.
Your reservation will be held for 10 mins after which you become a No Show.
If you are late, your host may allow you to 1. Wait for the next table and provide the Passport Gourmet Menu with or without a presentation or 2. Ask you to return at another time for the Tasting Menu and presentation
On arrival please alert the shop / restaurant to any particular dislikes or allergies and they will do their best to find another option.
At the end of your tasting session you may purchase these fine products.
The specific selection of foods, wine and spirits served will change according to seasonal availability and discretion of your host.
For groups of 4 to 6 who would like this Tasting Experience as a late afternoon aperitif please email us your request a time preference. A credit card will be requested to guarantee the reservation.
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DEPOSIT
amount below.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers