A guide to cheese shops in Jura.

Cheese Shops in Jura

Essencia ★ 4.3

Poligny9h to 12h15 and 14h to 18h30, closed Wednesday and SundayComté aged up to 33 months, regional cheeses and a Jura wine cellar in a barrel-ceilinged shop

Cheese shop on place Notre-Dame in Poligny, run by Philippe Bouvret, under a barrel-shaped wooden ceiling. It sells Comté aged up to 33 months, regional cheeses, charcuterie and Jura wines.

24 Place Notre-Dame, 39800 Poligny

Crèmerie Pianet Humbey ★ 4.2

Lons-le-SaunierMon 10h to 12h and 15h to 19h, Tue and Wed 8h to 12h and 15h to 19h, Thu to Sat 8h to 13h and 14h to 19h, Sun 9h to 12hMore than 150 cheeses, regional specialities and a 24-hour cheese vending machine

Family cheese shop since 1950 in Lons-le-Saunier with more than 150 cheeses from cow, goat and sheep milk, regional specialities made in house, and a vending machine outside. Open seven days.

7 Rue Saint Désiré, 39000 Lons-le-Saunier

Juramonts Comté Crèmerie ★ 3.8

PolignyMon to Sat 8h30 to 12h30 and 13h30 to 19h, Sun 8h30 to 12h30Comtés from the Juramonts union of fruitières, plus Morbier, Bleu de Gex and raclette

Shop in the centre of Poligny created in 1986 by the Juramonts union of Comté fruitières, selling the Comtés of its member dairies next to Morbier, Bleu de Gex and raclette.

21 Place des Déportés, 39800 Poligny

Fromagerie Janin ★ 4.5

ChampagnoleTue to Sat 7h30 to 12h15 and 14h30 to 19hRaw-milk cheeses ripened in its own cellars by Marc Janin, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015Affineur

Five generations of cheesemongers since 1885, now run by brothers Marc and Mathieu Janin; Marc is Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2015. Raw-milk cheeses ripened in its own cellars, plus wines, beers and spirits.

21 avenue de la République, 39300 Champagnole

Cheese Shops in Jura, FAQ

How long is Comté aged?

At least 4 months. According to the Institut national de l'origine et de la qualité's product page, ageing can extend to 18 months or more; Le Guide du Fromage notes wheels can reach 36 months.

How heavy is a wheel of Comté?

Around 40 kg on average, per the Institut national de l'origine et de la qualité. Le Guide du Fromage gives a range of 32 to 45 kg.

Which Jura wine goes with Comté?

Vin jaune is the regional pairing; Wikipedia calls Comté with vin jaune and walnuts a typical Jura combination.

What is the black line in Morbier?

A layer of vegetable charcoal through the middle of the wheel. INAO says it began as soot protecting the evening cheese overnight, and it is now kept as the cheese's signature.

How long is Morbier aged?

At least 45 days, according to Le Guide du Fromage and French Wikipedia.

When did Morbier get its protection?

AOC in 2000 and AOP in 2002, according to French Wikipedia and Le Guide du Fromage.

Is Mont d'Or the same as Vacherin du Haut-Doubs?

Yes. The appellation is registered under both names, and INAO adds that it was once nicknamed fromage de boete.

When can you buy Mont d'Or?

Production runs from 15 August to 15 March and sales run from 10 September to 10 May.

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