Fribourg · Switzerland
Vacherin Fribourgeois.
Soft, yielding paste that melts across your palate with gentle warmth—creamy and subtly nutty, like butter touched by hazelnut and orchard fruit. The washed rind whispers of alpine cellars and wet stone, adding a mild tang that keeps the cheese from becoming cloying. It's comfort incarnate: approachable, never demanding, yet deeply satisfying.
Origin
46.7°N · 7.1°E
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Vacherin Fribourgeois has been made in the canton of Fribourg since at least the 15th century and is an essential component of fondue moitié-moitié (half Gruyère, half Vacherin Fribourgeois).
The PDO was granted in 2005. It comes in six styles ranging from extra doux to vacherin à fondue.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · raw
- Family
- Washed-rind
- Rind
- washed
- Age
- 2–12 mo
- Protected
- PDO · since 2005
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
- Texture
- semi-soft
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Vacherin Fribourgeois's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for washed-rind cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about 1.5–2 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Slice in wedges with the rind on — or for a very ripe wheel, take off the top and spoon.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Vacherin.
42 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
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Substitutes
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