Fromagerie La Station
Alfred Le Fermier
Tomme
Quebec, Canada
This cheese proudly bears the name of Alfred Bolduc (the farmer), ancestor of the family-owned creamery, La Station de Compton. This highly awarded raw cow’s milk cheese is a dense, hard alpine-style Tomme. It is a farmstead cheese made of organic raw milk, cook pressed, and cured on wood board. Tasting notes highlight a complex, savory profile with meaty, buttery, and nutty nuances (reminiscent of Gruyère or Comte), balanced by sweet notes, parmy aromatics, and a brothy, long finish. Its sunset yellow rind has a pleasant wood smell. Aged 8 months to 36 months. Certified farmstead cheese and organic.
WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Try this cheese with a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Belgium/Blonde Ale.
WINESTYLES: Rich or Mellow wine style
BEERSTYLES: Crisp and Clean beer style
RECIPE SUGGESTION: Mushroom Crostini with Alfred le Fermier, click here>
Mushroom Crostini with Alfred le Fermier
Fromagerie La Station
Raclette de Compton au Poivre
Quebec, Canada
This Raclette de Compton au Poivre is an organic, raw cow’s milk cheese. It features a coppery washed rind, a golden and exceptionally creamy paste, and a distinctive line of pink peppercorns running through its center. The flavor is notably mild and buttery, enhanced by fragrant pepper and a fruity, aromatic profile. It’s a semi-soft supple and melty cheese with chesnut flavors and the pink peppercorns yield their perfume when heated. Certified organic and farmstead cheese.
WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS:
Pair with an off dry Riesling, Gamay or a Saison (crisp farmhouse beer).
WINESTYLES: Crisp
BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean
RECIPE SUGGESTION: Parsnip Soup with Compton’s Raclette Grilled Cheese Croutons, click here>
Parsnip Soup with Compton’s Raclette Grilled Cheese Crotons
ABOUT FROMAGERIE LA STATION:
For six generations, Formagerie La Station has been an organic, family-owned dairy farm in Compton, Quebec, operated by the Bolduc family’s fourth generation. Famous for “farmstead” cheeses made from raw organic cow’s milk, they utilize rotational grazing for their herd. The Bolduc family’s heritage in the Eastern Townships dates back to 1928. Nestled near the Vermont border, the Bolduc family farm stretches across remarkable landscape in the heart of the Appalachians, with sweeping views of Mount Orford. Today, their farm spans nearly 1,000 acres, all of it certified organic. The cows graze on organic pastures free of pesticides and GMOs, directly influencing the deep, complex flavors of the dairy’s artisanal offerings. From the fields to the barn, every step is guided by a commitment to quality, sustainability, and respect for nature. Learn more about La Station>
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