Product Reviews and Ratings - Belgium - Chimay Vieux from igourmet

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(based on 5 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Belgium

Old Chimay, as the name suggests, is an aged cheese from our friends at the Chimay Abbey in Belgium. Famous for their soft St. Paulin-style cheese that is washed in ale, they also make this excellent variety. It is made with pasteurized, unskimmed cow's milk and aged for eight months. Its striking orange color is similar to that of Mimolette, and it offers a springy yet satiny texture. Old Chimay has a hazelnut taste that is sharp and creamy at the same time. You will love this beautifully balanced Trappiste cheese with a Belgian beer, light or dark.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 7 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(3), Flavorful(4), Rich(3), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3)

Not aged enough

By bookplate bob

from greenwich, CT on 4/28/2009

Gift:

Cons:

Bland

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chimay Vieux:

tThe cheese may have been aged and washed with ale but it was a washout for taste

Excellent Cheese - Easy to Love!

By opc

from Ontario, Canada on 12/8/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chimay Vieux:

This one is by far the most easy going of the Chimay Cheeses. It's strong, but not pungent, and surprisingly smooth and well balanced. The texture is a little bit lacking, but the taste more than made up for it.

This cheese pairs beautifully with a bolder red wine or any of the superb Trappist Quadrupel's. Let it warm up a little, as the texture improves greatly around room temp.

Very much like Mimolette

By Merrill and Judy

from Highland Park IL on 4/22/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Great breakfast cheese

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chimay Vieux:

Excellent taste -- easy to plane.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

A superb all-purpose cheese

By Big Cat from St. Paul, MN on 3/11/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Addictive, Expensive

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chimay Vieux:

One of the greatest cheeses of the world. Beautiful color, great texture, slices easily. But the most notable feature is taste. Mild and rich at the same time, Chimay Vieux's flavor reminds you of a great cheddar without the bite.
Although the cheese is great for eating out of hand, it is even better when melted.
Chimay Vieux is highly recommended

First time consumer

By Clint from Toms River, NJ on 3/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, a lasting flavor, Hor d'oevre, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chimay Vieux:

This cheese gives you the flavor of what you expect in a milky cheese, and it flavors you choice of a red wine.

Customer Reviews about the Chimay Vieux at igourmet