Updated Comte Wheel of Aroma

An updated Comte´ Wheel of Aromas is now available. The Comte´ Wheel of

Aromas illustrates the 83 terms or descriptors that correspond to the most

frequently found natural aromas in Comte´, grouped within six families: Lactic,

Fruity, Roasted, Vegetal, Animal and Spicy. Each wheel of Comte´ has slightly

different flavors and aromas according to the terroir where it was produced, the

season of production, the age of the cheese, and the particular style of the

cheesemaker and affineur (or cellar master). The Wheel of Aromas helps guide

tasters in picking out and describing the flavors they perceive – each Comte´ will

typically have five to 10 specific aromas.

The Comte´ Wheel of Aromas is a fantastic tool for classes, trainings, events and

promotions. The new version (with updated terms) is currently available digitally

and can be downloaded from the web.

Made exclusively in the Jura Mountain region of France, Comte´ is an artisanal,

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese. Each wheel of Comte´ reflects a

unique terroir, a season of production, and centuries of cheesemaking and affinage

traditions.