Vacherin Mont d'Or AOP, Fromagerie Tyrode
Gooey. Sprucey. Heart-warming.
Regular price £21.00Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | France, Franche-Comte |
| style texture | Washed rind, soft |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Medium bodied red and white wines |
About the Cheese
Delight in the wonderfully indulgent character of Vacherin Mont-d’Or AOP, the celebrated seasonal cheese of the Swiss Jura.
Made with thermised cow’s milk during the cooler months, each cheese is encircled by a strip of spruce, which supports the delicate cheese as it ripens while lending its distinctive resinous, woody aroma.
Beneath the gently rippled rind lies a beautifully glossy, creamy paste that becomes increasingly soft and spoonable as it matures, with flavours of sweet cream, meadow flowers and a gentle savoury depth.
While delicious served at room temperature, we love it baked until irresistibly molten and gooey. Simply warm it in its wooden box, then dip in crusty bread or spoon generously over potatoes for the ultimate Alpine indulgence.
Pair with a medium-bodied white or red wine and enjoy one of the great pleasures of the cheese calendar.
Approx. 400g
About the Cheesemaker
Fromagerie Tyrode is run by Benedicte and Vincent Tyrode in the mountain village of L’Auberson, 1,100 metres above sea level in the Vaud Jura. Vincent took over the dairy in 2001 and began making Vacherin Mont-d’Or in 2003, alongside the Gruyère AOP for which the dairy is also renowned.
The milk comes from small family farms in the surrounding countryside, where extensive farming and the richly diverse mountain pastures contribute to the distinctive character of the cheese.
Vacherin remains a wonderfully hands-on creation at Tyrode. The delicate cheeses are carefully wrapped in spruce from the neighbouring forests and tended throughout maturation, preserving a traditional craft that is intrinsically linked to this beautiful corner of Switzerland.
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DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
