Cheese story
What is Vacherin Fribourgeois?
A Swiss cheese crucial in moitié-moitié fondue.
Origin
Fribourg, Switzerland
Milk
cow
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Switzerland
Region
Fribourg
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-soft
Rind
washed rind
Ageing
2 to 6 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw/thermised
Flavour profile: buttery, acidic, nutty, savoury
Origin, protection and character
Vacherin Fribourgeois comes from Switzerland, especially Fribourg. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
2 to 6 months
How to serve Vacherin Fribourgeois
fondue, melting, cheese boards
Good food matches
white wine
potatoes
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
