L'AMUSE GOUDA
Gouda Cheese
Holland
L’Amuse Signature Gouda is made in Beemster, a region in Northern Holland. The wheels are hand selected and shipped to the maturing facilities of L’Amuse cheese shop in Santpoort-Noord.
Unlike most Dutch Goudas, L’Amuse signature Gouda is not matured in cooler temperatures. This mid temperature affinage (cheese maturing) in the cheese cellar allows the carefully selected cheeses to develop a fully rounded flavor. The cheeses are matured for 2 years and are sent to us at their optimum age.
The paste color is a deep amber, with well-distributed protein crystals. The aroma shows roasted notes such as hazelnut and caramel with some meaty and cellar notes. This hard cheese has a spectacular texture that is velvety and melts in the mouth. The flavor is nutty and salty with hints of burnt caramel ending with a complex, long finish.