Description
This is the ultimate Gruyère lover box. It contains everything you need to go straight into Swiss cheese heaven, Gruyère style.
- Swiss Gruyère AOP, 6 months matured, raw milk, ca. 200g
This is the baby of the Gruyère product family. It is smooth and aromatic and will convince even the most discerning palate. It combines its distinctive, balanced flavour with a delicious soft body. - Swiss Gruyère AOP Réserve, 12 months matured, raw milk, ca. 200g
The teenager. This one boasts a full-bodied and fruity flavour. Light yellow in colour, it is saltier than a younger Gruyère AOP. It has a firm, slightly crumbly texture and a full flavour that lingers in the mouth. - Swiss Gruyère AOP Sélection Rolf Beeler, 18 months matured, raw milk, ca. 200g
Yep, this one is a real grown-up. It is full-bodied and highly aromatic with fruity notes. Dark yellow in colour, this cheese is firm yet crumbly with a slightly grainy texture and saltiness that delivers beautifully. It’s often quoted as the world’s best Gruyère. We certainly agree!
Beverage matching ideas
Three different ages require 3 different drinks, that’s for sure. We recommend a fresh white wine like a Chardonnay with the young Gruyère, a medium strength beer with the Reserve and a light red wine with character (think premium Pinot Noir for example) for the Rolf Beeler version.
How we wrap your cheese
The freshness of your cheese is our priority. That’s why — unless stated otherwise in the product description — we pack all cheeses in vacuum-sealed bags to protect them during their journey. We know some customers prefer the traditional touch of cheese paper wrap, so we’re happy to offer this option for a small fee, as it takes extra care and time to prepare.
Unless noted differently, all cheeses will generally have a best-before date of at least 14 days, and vacuum-packed cheeses around 2 months. Remember, with cheese this date is simply a guide — it doesn’t necessarily mean the cheese will be of lesser quality afterwards. In fact, many softer varieties reach their most delicious ripeness when enjoyed close to, or even just beyond, their best-before date.
How the cheese gets to you
At Alpine Express, we send all our cheeses in eco-friendly, insulated cardboard boxes, carefully cushioned with recycled packing paper and kept chilled with food-grade gel ice packs. We use the fastest service available — most often Star Track Express — so your cheese arrives in peak condition. You can check estimated delivery times using Star Track’s estimated transit time tool, though we may occasionally select another trusted courier to ensure the quickest, most reliable service.
Unless otherwise noted, we ship cheese boxes each Monday, with an order cut-off of 8 pm (Sydney time) the night before. As soon as your order is on its way, you’ll receive a tracking number so you can follow your cheese’s journey from our door to yours.
Do you have any other questions? Check our FAQs for additional information or write to us via our contact form.
