Mons Selection Plancherin d'Areches

Tasting Notes of the Curator

Mons Selection Plancherin d’Arêches is deeply evocative of mountain dairies, alpine pastures, and traditional Savoyard comfort food. The texture is supple and creamy when young, gradually becoming denser and more expressive as the cheese matures.

On the palate, the cheese unfolds with warm buttery richness layered alongside notes of toasted nuts, fresh cream, hay, and gentle cellar earthiness. There is a subtle sweetness beneath the savory depth, reminiscent of cooked milk and alpine grass, balanced by delicate rustic tang and mineral undertones.

The rind contributes additional aromatic complexity, lending earthy and slightly woodsy nuances that deepen the experience without overwhelming the cheese’s creamy core. As it tempers at room temperature, the paste softens beautifully, becoming more supple and aromatic while revealing greater depth and mountain character.

Plancherin d’Arêches feels comforting and robust yet remarkably balanced — a cheese designed as much for convivial meals as for quiet appreciation. Mons Selection’s affinage expertise ensures a texture and flavor profile that remain harmonious throughout maturation.

Pairings and Suggestions

• Serve with rustic sourdough, walnut bread, or boiled potatoes.
• Excellent melted into alpine-style dishes or gratins.
• Pair beautifully with charcuterie, cured ham, or cornichons.
• Enjoy with white wines from Savoie, Chardonnay, or light reds.
• Add to mountain-style cheese boards with nuts and dried fruit.
• Wonderful alongside roasted root vegetables or mushrooms.

For a traditional alpine-style experience, serve slightly warmed with potatoes, pickles, and cured meats.

A Taste of the French Alps

Produced in the mountainous region surrounding Arêches in the French Alps, Plancherin d’Arêches reflects the long-standing pastoral traditions of Savoyard cheesemaking. Alpine cheeses are celebrated for transforming rich mountain milk into wheels that carry the flavor of seasonal grasses, hay, and high-altitude terroir.

Mons Selection, internationally respected for its affinage expertise, carefully matures cheeses to reveal their fullest texture, aroma, and balance. Through this process, Plancherin d’Arêches develops a more layered and expressive mountain character while preserving its rustic authenticity.

The result is a cheese that feels rooted in alpine tradition: generous, warming, and deeply tied to its landscape.

Storage Instructions

Keep refrigerated between 2–6°C. Wrap in cheese paper or breathable parchment after opening to maintain freshness while allowing the cheese to breathe naturally.