Le Jersey du Fjord
Les Bergeries du Fjord
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
This firm, washed-rind cheese is made with raw milk from the Ferme Pierre Girard’s Jersey cows. Interior-ripened for at least 10 months, it is a Cheshire-type cheese manufactured according to British traditional methods. It is known for its granular, crumbly interior punctuated by many small crevices. This feature is the result of the way it is produced: curds are milled into small, differently shaped pieces. The pressing it then undergoes is not enough to remove all these “openings,” which is why the interior is cracked, making it brittle or bluish.
Its aroma and taste are reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze with a hint of orange zest.
The Jersey du Fjord is available from the cheese maker, at specialty grocery stores and cheese shops, and in most supermarkets.
Firm with washed rind
Raw-milk cheeses
M.G. : 31 %
Moisture : 37 %
How to enjoy it
- In salads or soups
- In fondues and béchamel sauces
- Melted on crackers
- On potatoes with lardoons or bacon
- In a raclette
- In dishes served au gratin
- On pizzas
- In pasta dishes
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Cheese shops
2992, chemin du Plateau Nord
La Baie - Saguenay (Québec)
G7B 3N8
(514) 648-7997 ou 1-866-448-7997
Accompaniments
These dry wines are characterized by fairly strong aromas of spice, toast or exotic fruit. In the mouth, they carry a rich and well-balanced texture.
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