Vermont Creamery
| Bijou is an artisanal, soft-ripened goat cheese produced by Vermont Creamery in Barre, Vermont. Made from pasteurized Saanen goat milk, it matures over 30 days, developing a wrinkled Geotrichum rind and a dense, creamy center. The cheese features a piquant, evolving flavor profile, from fresh and sweet to earthy and sharp, supported by a tender, brain-like rind. Bijou uses microbial rennet and is part of a sustainable B Corp-certified operation sourcing milk from multiple family farms. It pairs well with Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Belgian Tripels, and complements jams and nuts. The name is pronounced "BEE-zhoo." | |
| Country | United States |
| Milk | Goat |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Dense center, wrinkled Geotrichum rind |
| Flavor Profile | Lactic, tangy, sweet cream, sharp, savory, piquant |
| Wine Pairings | Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wines, Rosé, Orange Wines, Light Reds |
| Beer Pairings: | Belgian Tripel, Saison, Belgian Golden Ale, Wheat Beer, Sour Flemish Red |
| Food Pairings: | Roasted hazelnuts, Blueberry jam, Roasted olives, Cranberries, Warm baguette, Bacon praline |
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