Raclette de Savoie Cheese

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About Raclette de Savoie Cheese

Raclette de Savoie is a pressed, uncooked cheese from France. It is made from raw or heat-treated cow's milk. The cheese is traditionally matured for a minimum of eight weeks. It has a washed rind that is yellow to brown and a paste that is white to straw-yellow. Raclette de Savoie is known for its firm and tender texture, becoming creamy and melting when heated. The cheese is typically sold in wheel form, but can also be sliced into wedges or prepackaged for consumers. It is linked to the Savoie region's rich history of livestock farming and cheese-making expertise.

Key Facts

Country of Origin France
Specific Origin Savoie and Haute Savoie departments, and specific municipalities in the Departments of Ain and Isère
Protection PGI (2015)
Milk Type Cow's milk
Milk Treatment Raw or heat-treated
Fat Content Between 48% and 52% (ratio of fat to dry matter)
Rind Washed rind, yellow to brown in color
Texture Firm and tender, creamy and melting when heated
Colors Rind is yellow to brown; paste is white to straw-yellow
Forms Wheel, sliced into wedges, prepackaged units (sliced or cuboid form)
Age Minimum of eight weeks
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