When Is Vacherin Available?

Extremely rare and highly seasonal, Vacherin Mont d'Or hails from Switzerland on the border of France near the mountain D'Or. Traditionally made with the winter milk of the same cows that produce Gruyere in the summer, this cheese is only available from October until April, making it all the more precious.

Why is Vacherin seasonal?

So why is Vacherin Mont d'Or a seasonal Winter cheese? ... They decided to do this with a product they could find locally all over the Alps – spruce bark, which imparts a resinous flavour to the cheese. After being strapped up the cheese is lightly-washed to encourage it to ripen (for 15 days).

Where does Vacherin Mont d'Or come from?

This cheese originates from the Mont d'Or in France (and is also known as Vacherin du Haut Doubs or simply Mont d'Or).