Fleur des Alpes

Fleur des Alpes is temporarily replacing Reblochon as a pasteurised alternative.

Fleur des Alpes is a semi-soft, washed rind, smear-ripened mountain cheese made from pasteurised cows milk. It is well aged in an airy cellar, and you can see the effects of that ageing in the rind, which is covered with a fine white mould.

The style originated in the heart of the Massif des Aravis, in the Thônes region of Haute-Savoie. Thirteenth-century fables tell of Savoie herdsmen who deliberately carried out an incomplete milking to reduce their taxable production, then returned to finish the job once the rent had been paid to the landowners. That second, richer milking is where the tradition comes from.

It really depends on the occasion, and, of course, how much you love cheese!

As a general guide, for a cheeseboard serving 6 people, we recommend allowing 40–60g of each cheese per person, with 3–4 different cheeses at around 250g each. This gives you a good variety of flavours and textures, with enough for everyone to enjoy without creating too much leftover cheese.

For parties, weddings, events or larger gatherings, the amount you’ll need can vary depending on how the cheese is being served and what else you’re offering. Our cheesemongers are always happy to help, so please get in touch by phone or email for personalised advice.

Please note: all cheeses are cut by hand; therefore, the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can.  

We send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.

We carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.

If you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.

We currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.

Every order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.

Your cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.

Finally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.

We’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.

Pairing Suggestion - Fig Chutney

The ultimate cheese for Tartiflette. Layer cooked new potatoes, bacon lardons and caramelised onions in an ovenproof dish, tucking generous slices of this cheese between the layers. Pour over a little double cream, then bake until golden, bubbling and irresistibly gooey.

A classic Alpine dish, traditionally enjoyed after a day on the ski slopes — hearty, warming and made for sharing.