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Our Organic Gruyère AOP Classic showcases everything that has made Switzerland’s most celebrated mountain cheese famous for centuries — crafted from raw milk, produced under strict AOP regulations, and matured with patience in traditional cheese cellars. What sets this wheel apart is its certified organic pedigree, reflecting an even closer connection to nature, animal welfare, and sustainable farming practices.
Perfect for everyday enjoyment, cheese boards, sandwiches, gratins or fondue, this young Gruyère delivers a smooth, creamy texture with delicate nutty notes and a clean, lingering finish.
Certified Organic Raw Milk
The milk used for this Organic Gruyère AOP comes exclusively from certified organic farms in the Gruyère region. The cows graze on lush alpine pastures during the warmer months and are fed organic hay throughout winter. As required by AOP regulations, no silage is used, ensuring the milk retains its exceptional purity and complexity.
Crafted the Traditional Way
Each wheel begins its journey in the village dairy, where fresh raw milk from the morning milking is combined with milk from the previous evening. The cheesemaker carefully adds selected cultures and natural rennet, allowing the milk to slowly transform into cheese.
Because the milk remains unpasteurised, it preserves the full spectrum of aromas and flavours unique to the region’s pastures, seasons and terroir — the true signature of authentic Gruyère AOP.
Patient Cellar Maturation
After an initial maturation period at the dairy, the wheels are transferred to specialised ageing cellars where they mature for a minimum of six months. In the cool, humid environment, each wheel is regularly turned and lovingly washed with brine to encourage the development of its characteristic rind and flavour profile.
The result is a beautifully balanced Gruyère with a supple texture, gentle sweetness and the unmistakable character that only organic raw milk and traditional Swiss craftsmanship can deliver.
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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.
