The 2024 World Champion Cheese!! Hornbacher is produced by the passionate master cheesemaker Michael Spycher at his cheese dairy Fritzenhaus in Wasen. In addition to the world champion cheese “Le Gruyère”, Michu (how Michael’s called by his friends) has been producing this speciality for 25 years. Up until 2014, he and his wife Monika sold this cheese just in their own little cheese store. The nutrient-rich milk comes from the surrounding hills and gives the cheese a very special flavour profile, which is a little stronger and spicier than Gruyere. This is the basis for the high quality of Michu’s cheeses. This mountain cheese has been cared for with love and ripens in his cellars to develop the unique rind and taste. It tastes balanced of Umami with a light caramel flavour, nuances of onions and roasted notes.
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Milk Variety: Cow
- Style of Cheese: Hard
- Pasteurised: No
- For pregnant women: Yes, as it is aged for more than 12 months (for more info read our guide here)
- Vegetarian: No
As this cheese is hand cut, the weight of the actual piece ordered will be estimated +/- 50g from the stated weight. We will ensure that the total price value of your order will be accurate or slightly in excess.