North Holland · Netherlands
L'Amuse Signature.
A masterclass in restraint and time: this 26-month-old Gouda shatters on the tongue into buttery shards that crackle with umami-rich protein crystals. Deep caramel and toffee notes build slowly, underpinned by a mineral saltiness that keeps the richness grounded—there's an almost savory sweetness here, like burnt sugar meeting aged oak.
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Origin
52.7°N · 4.8°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
L'Amuse Signature is selected and aged by Amsterdam cheese shop L'Amuse, run by affineur Betty Koster, from young Gouda wheels. Matured 26 months or more until it develops a dense caramel flavour and crunchy protein crystals, it is a celebrated aged Gouda in the specialty-cheese world.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Hard
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 24–36 mo
- Intensity
- 5 / 5
- Texture
- hard
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of L'Amuse Signature's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for hard cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 30–60 min before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Use a sturdy knife, or break it into craggy chunks with a spike — shards and shavings beat neat slices.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with L'Amuse.
48 pairings across 7 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
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