Cadeau Reyp/VSOP/XO 1/48

Reypenaer Gift Trio is a combination of different aged cheeses: - Reypenaer – 1 year aged - Reypenaer V.S.O.P. – 2 years aged - Reypenaer XO Reserve – 2.5 to 3 years aged Reypenaer Cheese... A Mystery The mystery of the unique flavor development during the aging of Reypenaer cheese is vast. It is a combination of multiple factors, with the most important being the microclimate built up over more than 110 years in the old cheese warehouse on the Oude Rijn in Woerden, built in 1906 for the aging of Gouda cheeses from the green heart of the Netherlands. Nature Does Its Work Aging is a process of developing flavor and aroma over time. By opening the shutters in the old cheese warehouse, the cheese masters let in the outside air, and nature plays an important role. The variations in natural conditions during the aging period are key. The cheese constantly adapts to the changing conditions. In warm weather, the cheeses gradually warm up, and the aging speeds up, while in cooler weather, the opposite happens, and the aging slows down. In humid weather, the cheeses retain more moisture (they "sweat less"), whereas in dry weather, they lose more. This is how the cheeses and aging work together with nature. These natural variations cause depth and complexity in the flavors and aromas. The ventilation of the cheese warehouse still happens by opening the shutters when the outside air has a positive influence on the conditions. Throughout the year, lower and higher temperatures, higher humidity, and drier air alternate. The aging conditions vary naturally in this way and explain the complexity of the flavors and aromas. The cheeses experience all seasons and lose a lot of weight over time (they "dry out"), while the flavors and aromas intensify, and the texture changes. Reypenaer is the result of the dedication and craftsmanship of three generations of the Wijngaard family. Reypenaer Reypenaer cheeses have won several awards, including three "Supreme Champion" titles at the Nantwich International Cheese Show in England. Additionally, many top (Michelin-starred) restaurants use them. Taste: Intense, lingering flavor and aroma with a soft, creamy texture. Aromas: Lightly creamy, salty, pleasantly fruity, nutty. Reypenaer V.S.O.P. This special cheese melts on the tongue and has an overwhelming aroma and flavor. The fine mineral crystals in the cheese are the result of the crystallization of proteins and minerals during the two-year aging process. In the summer, the temperature in the cheese warehouse rises, causing the sugars in the cheese to caramelize, giving it its characteristic yellow-ochre color. This Reypenaer V.S.O.P. is not only suitable as a dessert but also perfect for sharing with friends at any time. Taste: Developed, strong, and full flavor and aroma with fine mineral crystals. Aromas: Chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, and woody. Reypenaer XO Reserve Reypenaer XO Reserve is the pinnacle of cheese aging and is a cheese for true connoisseurs. It is produced in limited quantities and made exclusively from grass-fed milk during the summer months when the cows graze on the most tender and juicy grass, providing the best milk. During its historic aging process, it loses more than 25% of its weight. Slowly, the color of the cheese changes from orange to brown, and fine aged mineral crystals develop. The long aging gives this cheese an exceptionally concentrated and pure flavor. Taste: Exceptionally complex, deep flavor and aroma with aged mineral crystals. Aromas: Cognac, walnut, butter, and grass.