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Vancouver, BC | Unpasteurized Swiss Vacherin Mont d’Or is now in stock at both stores.

Referred to by some as the “Holy Grail” of cheeses, it is truly spectacular. When perfectly ripe, Vacherin Mont d’Or is voluptuously soft and fragrant with grassy and earthy flavour notes that reflect the terroir of the Alps. Vacherin is produced with such a high regard for tradition that it is only available during the winter months.

Vacherin Mont d’Or is presented in it’s wooden box, in which it continues to ripen. The pleasant scent of the spruce band in which it is encased permeates the cheese and also helps maintain its shape. It should not be removed, rather it is easier to cut a “lid” in the top of the cheese and spoon out its liquidy center. It can also be spread on bread or potatoes.

This highly sought after holiday favourite is in limited supply. Their condition is excellent, and they should be at peak between December 20th and New Years.

And for those of you who strive to be the hostess with the mostest, here is a recipe for a whole baked Vacherin. We recommend serving it with a loaf of cubed and lightly toasted Fruit and Nut bread from Terra Breads.

Vacherin Mont d’Or are only sold by the whole wheel. Wheels vary in weight from about 475-650 grams. Price is $11 per 100 grams.

We only get one shipment each December. When it’s gone, it’s gone until next December.

DETAILS

KITSILANO | 1752 W. 2nd Ave | 604-732-4218
Hours: Sat-Wed 9-6 Th-Fr 9-6:30 | Closed holiday Mondays
EASTVAN | 843 E. Hastings St. | 604 253-4218
Hours: Daily 10-6 | Closed holiday Mondays
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The People Who Make It Happen

The Owners | Alice Spurrell, Allison Spurrell, Joe Chaput | Bios here.

About Les Amis du Fromage

les amis du FROMAGE is a family owned and operated specialty cheese store with two locations in Vancouver. With a carefully curated selection of local and imported cheeses, charcuterie and accompaniments, we also specialize in frozen soups and meals, all made in house using top quality ingredients.

Founded in 1985 by the mother and daughter team of Alice and Allison Spurrell, les amis du FROMAGE is proud to still remain a family owned and operated Vancouver company after over 30 years in business.

Current owners Allison Spurrell and Joe Chaput have come a long way since the original shoe-box sized store opened in Vancouver’s Point Grey neighbourhood. You can rest assured that their mission is to continue the company’s reputation of offering the highest quality cheeses, cut to order, along with one-to-one customer service.

les amis du FROMAGE is honoured to have been voted “Best Cheese Shop” by readers of The Georgia Straight, The Westender and The Courier, and has been awarded Vancouver Magazine’s Restaurant Award for Top Food Supplier to Vancouver’s best restaurants and hotels.