Inspired by the world-famous Morbier, a classic French cheese from the Franche-Comté, Ashcombe features a striking line of wood ash running through the centre of the cheese. The cheese is washed in brine daily for 5 weeks to develop a bright terracotta rind.
Devilishly and deceptively morerish. On the first bite, you would not be remiss to have underestimated this cheese, that is until you notice that your hand is gravitating towards another piece, and then another. The flavour then builds, becoming rich with subtleties of white meat with a lactic freshness. The bitterness is once again subtle, delicate and complex, like the skins of hazelnuts. The texture is pliant and chewy which is so important with a gentle cheese, mixing the air with the body of the cheese, unlocking those complex flavours with the power of your nose.