This Cheese Was Named , the Best in the World.
'Delish' reports that the
World Cheese Awards took place on Nov. 2.
The competition was organized by
The Guild of Fine Food.
Over 4,000 cheeses were judged at what is often referred to as the "World Cup of Cheese.".
This really is the ‘World Cup of Cheese’ and a celebration of excellence in cheese making from around the globe. , Lesley Griffiths, Rural Affairs Minister of the Welsh Government and Principal Global Partner of the World Cheese Awards, via 'Delish'.
A huge congratulations to all of the winners and everyone competing this year, Lesley Griffiths, Rural Affairs Minister of the Welsh Government and Principal Global Partner of the World Cheese Awards, via 'Delish'.
More than 250 experts from 38 countries and a "Super Jury of 16 judges" reached a consensus to determine the world's best cheese.
A Le Gruyère AOP surchoix
was crowned as the winner.
The cheese was entered by Vorderfultigen, a Swiss cheesemaker, and affineur Gourmino.
According to judge Christian Zuercher, the submission is a “really perfect handcrafted cheese, smooth in your mouth and melting on your tongue."