Product Reviews and Ratings - France - Roquefort Vernieres from igourmet

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(based on 26 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, France

Roquefort is the ancient blue cheese from the Rouergue, a small region of southern France. It ranks with Stilton and Gorgonzola as the three musketeers of blue cheese, setting the gold standard for all other blues. Roquefort is made from raw sheep's milk, as opposed to the pasteurized cow's milk of its chief rivals. First evidence of Roquefort was discovered in 79 A.D. when Pliny the Elder wrote of its rich aroma. It was the favorite cheese of Charlemagne. In 1411 King Charles VI gave rights to the ageing of Roquefort to only one village: Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. It is aged naturally in the caves of Cambalou for a minimum of three months, developing an intense flavor profile. Roquefort quality comes from the ewe's milk, the processing of the curd, the “penicillium roqueforti” and then the maturation in natural caves. The milk is so prized that any leftover milk is saved, which is then used to make France's Valbreso Feta.

The Roquefort Association, Inc. protects the quality of Roquefort and marks all genuine Roqueforts with a red sheep seal (it is made from the milk of Red Lacaune sheep). This world renowned cheese is soft, rindless, and a bit crumbly.

Made from unpasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 3 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 26 reviews)

96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(14), Delicate(4), Firm(5), Flavorful(20), High quality(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(9), Hors d'oeuvre(16), Salads(12), Sandwiches(6)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(12), Frequent diner(5), Simple tastes(7)

Spring Break Hit

By Mom of Five from Plant City, Florida on 4/4/2010

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, LUNCH

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

We ordered in five separate cheeses for our son and his college friend during their spring break. We ate the cheeses for three different lunches along with dates, honeycomb, fig preserves and water crackers. The Roquefort Vernieres was the overwhelming favorite. Be assured it needed none of the accompaniments. It was fabulous by itself. If you are a fan of blue cheese, you will like this. I can't think of a negative.

Winner

By Maw Maw

from Woodleaf, NC on 8/6/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Sharp

Best Uses:

Homemade salad dressing, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Great with saltine crackers as a snack. My son likes to make salad dressing with it. If you like strong, sharp cheese this one is a winner.

Creamy and Flavorful

By Ms Andrea

from Sebastian, FL on 5/12/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

This is a creamy and pungent cheese. If you love the blues, you will love this! Might be too strong for salad, but is wonderful out-of-hand.

Excellent example of Roquefort cheese

By Slowcomotion

from Monroe, NC on 2/22/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Aside from eating this cheese on Nabisco Ritz crackers either cold or at room temperature, it goes well eaten a tidbit at at time with a good beefsteak such as New York strip or Porterhouse. This is the best cheese to eat by itself of any out there in my oppinion.

I would buy this product again and again

By french girl

from Lincoln CA on 1/26/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Crumbles

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

almost the best

Best i have ever come across

By alton sands

from nashville tn on 1/4/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Onion dip

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Very hard to find in stores anymore. came tou your website for the first time and ordered. best i have ever gotten. will be back again and again. have told everyone about your site.

I would buy this again.

By jpc-fla

from South Florida on 1/2/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

This is nicely spread on crackers. I enjoy it for contrast with various peppers.

I WOULD BUY THIS PRODUCTS AGAIN

By TG

from COLORADO on 12/29/2008

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Yes

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

We have this every year for christmas. It's the best we have tasted, that's why we come back year after year an order it.

The Best Roquefort

By Neal

from Largo, Florida on 10/19/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

I live in an area where I am unable to purchase roquefort cheese in the stores or restaurants. I found igourment.com and will be able to have roquefort any time I want. There cheese is superb and I was in heaven eating it.

great flavor

By Elagworb

from Evanston, Wyoming on 2/14/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

A LITTLE oily

Best Uses:

By itself, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple flavorful tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

not as crumbly as I wanted, but a great taste that makes the taste buds sit up and enjoy. Foods are best when you get to smell the aroma before ingesting; this gives you that luxury without knocking your socks off.

Not consistent

By Food Snob

from Virginia on 1/11/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent

Cons:

Underripe

Best Uses:

On baguette with bordeaux

Describe Yourself:

Food snob

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Most of the time this cheese is wonderful. Twice, however, when I ordered it, it wasn't up to snuff. That was right after the cheese had been "out of stock" so I am assuming there was a shortage of ripened cheese. When ripe, it can't be beat!!!

Good product

By jane from idaho on 12/28/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

Smelly

Best Uses:

dressings

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

It is impossible to find roquefort dressing and your recipe and cheese is perfect

Addictably Good

By LarryMooCheese from Redondo Beach, Ca. on 12/17/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

High Cost

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Very good. Actually I like it the same as the English Stilton. This is much more creamery which I like too. I used it with wheat crackers and honey. It's easy spreadable. Sometimes I'll make a special sauce with it and pour over vegtables or sea food.

Thank you thank you!!!

By LAKEFLYER

from WATERFORD, MICHIGAN on 12/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

FOR YEARS I HAVE LONGED FOR THE REAL THING! NO ONE CARRIED ROQUEFORT IN MY AREA. FINALLY I FOUND IT [...] MY MAIN USE IS IN SALAD DRESSING. TO ME AS A CHEF AND LOVER OF FINE CHEESES THERE IS NO SUBSDTITUTE FOR IT. CERTAINLY NO CONS THAT I CAN SEE!

Fabulous Cheese, great deal

By Doc Pete

from Westford, MA on 10/11/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Great luncheon cheese - must be eaten alone, with a simple cracker. Not as salty as many Roqueforts.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Delicious!

By Donna from Valley Head, Alabama on 9/10/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Pasta with toasted pecans, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Melt the Roquefort with cream and serve over penne and roasted pecans.

Classic Winner!

By BigDogRip1 from Rockville Centre, Long Island New York on 7/23/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

One of my favoites... awakens the taste buds and with a nice Cabernet - you got a combo that can't be beat.

Radiant Roquefort

By katydid from n.w. Pennsylvania on 4/20/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

We sampled the bleus, and found this to be the epitome of what we look for in this genre.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

c'est magnifique

By chef marcel

from weston, ct on 4/15/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

the best i've had by a long way. amazing dessert with figs and sauternes wine.

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Not a Good Roquefort

By Dillman from North Carolina on 4/9/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

Too young and weak

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

This is a really weak Roquefort. Anyone who likes this has never tasted a good roquefort. I put this as second from the bottom in quality. The cheese is too young and has very little taste. It will make a decent salad dressing if used in a 50/50 mix. The only Roquefort worse than this is the Roquefort societe. Now there's some cheap cheese.

An outstanding blue!

By mspretired

from Rockport, TX on 3/15/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

This is everything a good blue should be!

really savored this roquefort !!!!!

By dcoalguy from Knox , PA. on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Delicious taste, High Quality, Perfect tecture

Best Uses:

With anything

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

I live in a rural area , and could only find my favorite cheese in biger market areas. I AM VERY THRILLED AND APPRECIATIVE TO BE ABLE TO ORDER MY CHEESE FROM YOU !

I would buy this product again and again

By The Cheese Lady from Lincoln CA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

In your mouth

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

It's the best roquefort that I have ever tasted

a mediocre cheese, but low priced

By pj from yellville ar. on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Value for price

Cons:

Maybe under aged, Missing flavor, Poorly stored

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Did not have that richness I associate with Roquefort. Not bad, just not up to my expectations.
Was it too young, or poorly stored, couldn't tell. Perhaps a touch dried out.

Creamy- Mild flavor- a delight

By Meliza

from Ellicott City, MD on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Roquefort at its best in my book.
No sharp taste just pure and creamy Roquefort taste. Highly recommended.

Roquefort Cheese: the Greatest

By Rich the Gatorman from Jacksonville Beach, FL on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Or on the rocks, With eggs, With tossed salad

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Roquefort Vernieres:

Roquefort is my favorite cheese of all time. Although I'm a cheese lover, it doesn't get any better than Roquefort.

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