I love tasting and serving cheeses paired with wines, so I've accumulated a number of cheese sets. I love the Jean Dubost Laguiole sets so much that this just became my third set.All are different in color and set composition, but all do share the classic Laguiole look and feel that distinguish these serving tools from all others. I love the balance, for I also love the fact that these come with a coverless, wood storage box that keeps the set together in drawers. The box also protects from inadvertently cutting yourself when reaching into a drawer for a loose knife. That is a big plus because the knife in this set is extremely sharp, and the fork tines can also do damage.
What drew me to this particular set is the color. Most of my serving plates, dishes and whatnot are white porcelain. While the ivory color on the handles in this set are a shade darker, they still fit into the visual serving scheme. Frankly I do not care for the gold accents, but that is a personal issue others may love that touch so much that it's the sole reason for purchasing them. But I do love the overall look, and especially the traditional design of each utensil in the set.
One other reason I personally love this set is the utensils that comprise it. The presentation knife is a common design for cheese knives, but this one is versatile enough to cut through most cheeses ranging from hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano to softer ones like brie. The spreader is a great addition because once a soft cheese like brie is sliced, the spreader is ideal for evenly spreading it over a piece of baguette or a cracker. Frankly I rarely use the fork that comes with the set, but it would be a perfect utensil for serving dry sausage like salami or even marinated vegetables like roasted peppers or artichoke hearts.
This is a high quality set that is as functional as it is beautiful. I am sure it will not be my last Jean Dubost Laguiole set, but it may remain my favorite among them.
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