Vacherin Mont d’Or AOP from Fromagerie André is a seasonal soft alpine cheese with protected designation of origin, produced in the canton of Vaud according to strict AOP regulations. It is made from thermised cow’s milk and is known for its exceptionally creamy, almost spoonable texture that develops as it matures.
The cheese is wrapped in a strip of spruce bark and placed in a small wooden box, which contributes subtle woody aromas and helps preserve its characteristic structure. Its flavor is gentle and elegant, with milky sweetness and delicate notes of forest and alpine herbs.
Vacherin Mont d’Or AOP is traditionally enjoyed at room temperature or gently warmed, often eaten directly with a spoon as a rich winter specialty. Production is limited to a specific season, making it a highly anticipated and valued cheese each year.
In the interpretation of Fromagerie André, this cheese reflects refined craftsmanship, local milk quality, and careful aging, and has received recognition at Swiss cheese competitions for its quality.
Producer
Fromagerie André is a family-owned Swiss cheese dairy with a long tradition dating back to 1919, based in Romanel-sur-Morges in the canton of Vaud. Across several generations, the André family has developed a distinctive artisanal approach to cheesemaking, relying on locally sourced milk and a strong connection to the region’s terroir.
The dairy is particularly known for producing protected-designation cheeses such as Vacherin Mont-d’Or AOP, as well as various tomme-style cheeses and specialty varieties with added flavors. Production combines traditional methods with modern quality standards, with careful attention to natural ingredients and controlled aging.
Today, it is regarded as a respected representative of Swiss artisanal cheesemaking, valued for its consistency, family heritage, and commitment to regional quality.
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