| Country of Origin | France |
| Region | Godewaersvelde, Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Milk | Cow |
| Classification | Semi-soft |
| Producer | Abbaye du Mont des Cats |
| Weight and Shape | 2 kg (4 lb 6 oz), Round |
| Size | Diameter 25 cm (10 inches), Height 3.5 cm (1.5 inches) |
| Texture | Supple and elastic interior |
| Age | 2 months |
| Taste and aroma | Subtle, mild, hint of floral, salty, milky, rustic aroma of hay |
| Pairing | Light beer, light fruity wine, Cabernet-Sauvignon |
This cheese was first produced by monks at Abbey of Saint-Marie-du-Mont near the town of Godewaersvelde (God’s plain) in Northern France in 1890.
Mont des Cats is made from the milk of cows in the region and is a semi-soft, washed cheese which requires the same production methods as “Port du Salut.”
This is a breakfast cheese that is often eaten together with coffee by the folks in Flanders.
Mont des Cats Tasting Notes
The thin orange rind covers a pale yellow supple and elastic interior. Mont des Cats will gradually melt in your mouth giving you a subtle floral and pronounced milky taste with the rustic aroma of hay.
How to Enjoy (PAIRING)
Enjoy with a cup of hot coffee in the morning or with a glass of light beer in the evening.
You can pair with light fruity wine such as Loire red or a dry white cadet for a night event or supper.
Our favorite coffee to go with Mont des Cats:
- Gourmet ground coffee Net 17.6oz/500g; Ground to medium course to be used with all types of coffee makers
- 100% ground coffee beans
- Vacuum packed to preserve longer freshness
- Made in Netherlands by Douwe Egberts, a Sara Lee company
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