| Coupole is an artisanal, aged lactic-set goat cheese produced by Vermont Creamery in Vermont, USA, using pasteurized mixed-breed goat milk sourced from Vermont and Canada. It features a distinctive wrinkled rind of *Geotrichum candidum*, ripened 3-14 weeks to develop a creamy texture with a chalky center and a viscous cream line. The cheese offers evolving bright acidity, citrus, hazelnut, and umami flavors. Microbial rennet aids coagulation. It is paired well with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and lambic. Vermont Creamery pioneers sustainable practices and combines French techniques with American innovation to achieve consistent artisan-quality Coupole. | |
| Country | Vermont, United States |
| Milk | Goat |
| Rennet | Microbial (Vegetarian) |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Dense, Fudgy, Silky, Viscous |
| Flavor Profile | Bright Acidity, Fresh Yeast, Hazelnut, Citrus, Umami, Minerals |
| Wine Pairings | Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc, Sparkling Wines, Dessert Wines |
| Beer Pairings: | Lambic, Saison, Wheat Beer, Sour Beers |
| Food Pairings: | Roasted figs, sour cherry compote, fresh apricots, Prosciutto di Parma, mild Saucisson Sec, warm pistachios, toasted hazelnuts, honey, maple syrup, crusty Baguette |