Comte Flavour Wheel
26th Nov 2023
Tasting Comte: The Wheel of Aromas
The “Comité Interprofessionnel du Comté” has created a wheel showcasing the aromas of Comté. It counts 83 terms or descriptors that correspond to the most frequently found smells and aromas in Comté, grouped within 6 families. In a ripe Comté, tasters generally pick up 2 or 3 main families and mention 5 to 10 descriptors precisely. The 6 families are: Lactic, Fruity, Roasted, Vegetal, Animal and Spicy.
Tasting is subjective, and the aromas evolve/vary with the Comté’s terroir, season of
production and length of time aging in the cellars. These families of aromas might
help you to choose the style of Comté that you prefer. And, of course, the best Comté
is the one that tastes best to you!
Let’s taste and discover your favorite!
