Charles Martell Double Gloucester
Charles Martell’s Double Gloucester is a traditional farmhouse cheese made at Hunts Court in Gloucestershire using milk from the rare Old Gloucester breed.
Beneath its wonderfully rustic natural rind is a firm, smooth paste with the distinctive golden-orange colour traditionally associated with Double Gloucester. Full-flavoured without being overpowering, this is a beautifully balanced British cheese with plenty of depth and character.
Tasting note
Mellow and buttery at first, followed by warm notes of toasted nuts and a gentle savoury richness. Its dense yet yielding texture gradually softens on the palate, revealing a delicate tang and a lingering, slightly earthy finish.
Enjoy it on a cheeseboard, in a generously filled sandwich or paired with apple chutney, traditional cider or a characterful British ale.
A little history
Charles Martell began making cheese at Hunts Court in the early 1970s, initially hand-milking just three Old Gloucester cows. His first cheese was a Double Gloucester, helping to revive a farmhouse tradition that had almost disappeared alongside the declining cattle breed.
The cheese remains closely connected to its Gloucestershire roots and continues to receive recognition, including a Gold award in the traditional Double Gloucester class at the 2022 British Cheese Awards.
- Pasteurised Cow's Milk
- Gloucestershire
We recommend the following quantities per person:
For an after dinner cheese board, 30g to 50g per cheese per person is generally enough and should not leave you with much leftover. If you are planning to have a big table and / or want some cheese to be carried over a few days ,we recommend 60 to 80g per cheese per person.
The number of cheeses is up too you (i say the more the better!) but to achieve a good selection from textures, Strenghs & different milks, 4 to 6 cheeses are recommended.
The average Cheese Weight we recommend:
2 to 4 Guests: 125 to 150g per cheese
6 to 8 Guests: 200 to 250g per Cheese
10 to 12 Guests: 300 to 350g per Cheese
14 to 16 Guests: 450 to 500g per Cheese
We will prepare your order as soon as possible and have it delivered within 2 Business days.
We deliver Nationwide Tuesday to Friday
If you would prefer to Pre Order for a specific delivery date, please leave us a note at the checkout as well as any message you wish to include.
If you require a specific product please call the shop on 01565 751697 as we will be able to help.
