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Located in:50 States of Cheese, Alabama
Handmade by Liz and Tom Parnell since 1989, both in their seventies, Fromagerie Belle came about after Liz returned from a trip to France where she acquired a passion for goat cheese. When she couldn't find any at home, she learned how to make it for herself, opening Alabama's first goat cheese dairy. The Parnell's milk comes from 120 goats that are milked exclusively for them. Liz rolls her cheese into logs by hand and ages them from ten days to two weeks (depending on the weather and how much water the goats have been drinking). This multiple award-winning chevre has been served at the White House, at the base of Mount Everest and on Antarctica. Belle Chevre is an artisan cheese with a taste and texture that reflects the care with which it was made. Enjoy it on French bread or over a toasted bagel.
- Made from goat's milk.
- Photo depicts several 11 oz. forms of cheese.
- National award winner from the American Cheese Society.
- Gold medal award winner from the American Dairy Goat Association.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
4.2 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Creamy(4), Firm(3), Flavorful(4), Smooth(4)
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre(3), Salads(4)
Excellent Value
By Sue
from NC on 5/6/2008
from NC on 5/6/2008
Pros:
Creamy, Flavorful
Best Uses:
Melted, Salads, Sandwiches, Snacks
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Not the best chevre I've had, but right up there. Very good value, and excellent melted on a white pizza or on pasta.
Heaven On Earth
By Morgan Cole from Chattanooga, Tn. on 3/27/2008
from Chattanooga, Tn. on 3/27/2008
Pros:
Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This cheese is outstanding. We use it in so many ways. From adding to salads & sandwiches, topping a cracker, a steak or just popping into our mouths. Delicious!!!
Not as good as some other chevres
By harsil from New York on 11/2/2007
from New York on 11/2/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Firm, Smooth
Cons:
Flavor isn't that great
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre
Describe Yourself:
Cheese Lover
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I just found the taste of this to be quite a bit less enticing than many other chevres, such as Fog Light or Chabichou du Poitou. It was a bit banal and run-of-the-mill.
Flavorful
By Jenn from Portsmouth, VA on 6/5/2007
Pros:
Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth
Best Uses:
Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Snack
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Very good cheese. Love the fact that it's a small company in the US, too. Very full taste- would be really good baked in salad or raviolis, but I enjoyed it simply with crusty bread and melba toast.
Best goat cheese ever!
By Mike the aerospace prof from Tuscaloosa, AL on 3/7/2007
from Tuscaloosa, AL on 3/7/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Smooth
Best Uses:
Hor d'oevre, Salads
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
excellent value