To order, replace the "1" in the order box with the amount you want, in .25lb increments. Fulfillment weights will not be exact. Cut in a block. Comté is a French cow's milk cheese made from unpasteurized milk. Known as a "mountain cheese," due to its origin in the mountains near the border with Switzerland, Comté is one of France's most popular cheeses. Fast Facts Made from: Raw cow's milk Origin: France Aging: 4 months to 2 years Comté cheese is made in the Jura Massif region of eastern France from unpasteurized cow's milk. It is a semi-hard cheese, pale yellow in color, with a texture that ranges from open, supple, and grainy for younger cheeses to dense, firm, and crystalline for more aged cheeses. When aged, its flavor is nutty, smoky, fruity and sweet, while the younger cheeses are more milky and fresh tasting.