Paxton Whitfield Sparkenhoe Red Leicester

Product Description

This incredible cheese and award-winner at The Great Taste Awards 2022, is the second to be released in our new ""Paxton's XO"" collection. This extra-special, ‘extra old’ cheese has matured to the ultimate age profile for a mouth-watering flavour.

Paxton's Quality Manager, describes our XO Red Leicester as “A big and nutty cheese, with a brittle texture and dense chew. It has a perfect balance between savoury and sweet, with notes of warm milk and caramel.”

Sparkenhoe Red Leicester is produced in Upton, Leicestershire by cheesemakers David and Jo Clarke at the Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company, whose families have farmed in the area for generations. We receive the cheese at our new state-of-the-art maturation rooms in The Cotswolds at 4 months old, where we mature this special batch of XO Red Leicester to a 12-month age profile, as opposed to our normal 6 months.

This cheese is crafted from unpasteurized milk from a herd of Montbéliarde cows, which contributes to its unique flavour profile.

Awards:

Great Taste Award Winner 2022

Unpasteurised Cows milk

Age: 10 months+

Strength: 4

Hardness: 4

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Product Information

This incredible cheese and award-winner at The Great Taste Awards 2022, is the second to be released in our new ""Paxton's XO"" collection. This extra-special, ‘extra old’ cheese has matured to the ultimate age profile for a mouth-watering flavour.

Paxton's Quality Manager, describes our XO Red Leicester as “A big and nutty cheese, with a brittle texture and dense chew. It has a perfect balance between savoury and sweet, with notes of warm milk and caramel.”

Sparkenhoe Red Leicester is produced in Upton, Leicestershire by cheesemakers David and Jo Clarke at the Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Company, whose families have farmed in the area for generations. We receive the cheese at our new state-of-the-art maturation rooms in The Cotswolds at 4 months old, where we mature this special batch of XO Red Leicester to a 12-month age profile, as opposed to our normal 6 months.

This cheese is crafted from unpasteurized milk from a herd of Montbéliarde cows, which contributes to its unique flavour profile.

Awards:

Great Taste Award Winner 2022

Unpasteurised Cows milk

Age: 10 months+

Strength: 4

Hardness: 4

Country of origin

England

Nutritional data

Per 100g / Per 100ml:

Energy Kj

1708

Energy Kcal

412

Fat g

21.7

(of which saturates) g

21.7

Carbohydrates g

0.1

(of which sugars) g

0.1

Fibre g

Protein g

25.5

Salt g

1.625

Storage

Keep refrigerated between 0-5ºC. Once opened consume within 10 days.

Preparation and Usage

Keep refrigerated.

Serve at room temperature.

Package type

Vac Pack and Wax Paper

Ingredients

Raw Cows

Milk

, Starter, Animal Rennet, Annatto, Salt

Allergen Information

Milk

Brand

PAXTON & WHITFIELD

Brand details

For over 225 years, Paxton & Whitfield has pioneered artisan cheese and handmade fine foods. We have held the Royal Warrant of Appointment to every monarch since HM Queen Victoria in 1850; recognising our socially responsible approach to delicious artisan cheese and sustainable sourcing. From working with local producers to using our state-of-the-art maturation rooms, ensuring we bring you the best quality cheeses. We are passionate about cheese and all things associated.

Manufacturer

Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Co, Sparkenhoe Farm, Upton, Nr Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV13 6JX

Country of Packing

England

Return to Address

Unit R4 | Bourton Industrial Park | Bourton on the Water

Cheltenham | GLOUCESTERSHIRE | GL54 2HQ

Regional information

Leicestershire

Tasting notes

Warm milk and caramel

Serving suggestions

Pre-packed and wrapped in wax paper, once you've opened your cheese, be sure to re-wrap in the wax paper to allow your cheese to breathe. Serve with a cracker of your choosing