Product Reviews and Ratings - Bulk Items - French Raclette

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(based on 30 ratings)

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Raclette is not only a sociable way of eating, it is also delicious. Most Raclette Grills are designed to work with a half wheel of cheese. Simply load the cheese into the grill and turn it on. When the cheese begins to melt, you scrape it off and serve the melted cheese on a hot plate with a baked potato, pickled pearl onions, thinly sliced ham, cornichons, baguette, and of course, a glass of white wine. Think of Raclette as a winter barbecue!

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 12 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item in half (6 lbs).
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the French Raclette - Half Wheel

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 30 reviews)

93% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(4), Creamy(11), Firm(3), Flavorful(20), Good value(7)

Best Uses:

Melted(20)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(10), Frequent diner(6), Health conscious(3), Simple tastes(3)

Good price but the Swiss is better

By Polenta from Colorado on 3/4/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

This cheese is not bad for the price but it lacks the full flavor of the original swiss raclette cheese from Valais. What you get with the french pateurized raclette is consistency in melting. The unpasteurized swiss may melt differently from one wheel to the other, (oiler, dryer, creamier) but that's the price to pay for some very complex flavors.

Good Raclette Cheese

By mniedi

from Greenwood, IN on 2/3/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

This Raclette cheese is what you get in Europe. We used to live next to the French and Swiss border and this was one of our favorites if you look at the price as well. The Swiss Rawmilk is better, but more expensive as well. So, if you like Raclette cheese or you want to try, this is what is giving you good impressions for a reasonable price. Drinks with it are either Whitewine or Tea, no sparkling carbonated drinks! Eat Garlic, Onions, cutted Pickles, Peperoni, Bacon, Mushrooms, Spices like Paprika, Pepper, Salt etc. with it. Boil potatoes and poor the cheese over the potatoes. You should use the appropriate Raclette stove and plan enough time - no American style in and out fastfood ;-).

perfect balance of"'smel and taste"

By bubu,le patissier from springfield,mo on 2/2/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

French raclette,quick preparation for a delicious meal,it always surprise our guests for the simplicity,the originality,and the taste.the childrens love it for it's concept of cooking their meals right at the table.

Average

By Al

from OKC on 1/8/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Smooth

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Pay the extra and go to the swiss option.

Great cheese for raclette

By Brigitte from Medina, Wa on 12/28/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Melts perfectly, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Great cheese, the same we used in europe for racelette.

Amazing Cheese for a great price

By Jason the Cheese Lover

from Schenectady,NY on 12/21/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Nothing is as good a true Raclette and this cheese makes it perfect!

LOVED IT....

By Lynn

from Texas on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

We loved this cheese and I loved the price. I ordered the half wheel and compared to other places I could get it for a pound it was very resonable. I will definately buy a whole round next time. It is hard to find in Texas! The flavor and texture is just what I remembered eating in Europe. Thanks!

Great food, great fun!

By mad lake rat

from Buckeye Lake, Ohio (Thornville) on 6/27/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Excellent entertaining product- everyone who has tried it, of all ages, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Should be a pantry item

By Madeleine from Tierra Verde, FL on 6/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, The perfect quick dinner

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Raclette should be in everyone's back up plans. It keeps a long time in your refrigerator and can be used for a quick dinner served with salad and prepared in no time. It is also a great meal to serve for large party dinners. Everyone eats at their own pace as much or as little as they want. Great served with salad and cornichons and boiled red/new potatoes. Be sure to have pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg available to add as condiments.

French Raclette - Half Wheel

By Hollybaere from Orange City, FL on 4/11/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

This cheese is the best. The French Raclette is so much better than the Swiss version. You can't get it just anywhere. Thank goodness igourmet.com has the best raclette you can buy. You can also cut this into smaller pieces and use it with the conventional Raclette oven with the individual pans.

Delicious!

By Lou from Durham, NC on 3/29/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

I have been purchasing this raclette cheese from igourmet.com for several years now. The cheese is excellent and you cannot beat the price. [...]this cheese is the most flavorful raclette cheese I've tasted. The others that I've paid $15/pound don't compare - they were much more bland. I definitely recommend purchasing this cheese through igourmet!

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Excellent and tasty choice

By Tom from Burgdorf

from Huntington NY on 3/16/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

As a cheese connaissur, originally from the 'Emmental', I think this Livradoux is an excellent choice. Very tasty, flavorful, yes smelly when you cut it, but that's what I love... Also an excellnt choice for 'Chaes-Schnitte', toast slices of whole wheat bread first, then put a 1/4 inch thick slice of Livradoux on top and put it back into the toaster oven... Yummy! I normally buy a half wheel, cut it up in 1/2 pound portions, vacuum and freeze every portion until consumption. You can not go wrong with this cheese from the French Alps!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Perfect

By Delphine from Grand Rapids, MI on 3/9/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, just the real raclette, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

none at all

Best Uses:

Melted, Raclette

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, French person

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

As a French person, I can tell you that this is THE real raclette and one of the best brands from France. Yummy :)

This is the real deal!

By JP and Robbi

from Chino Hills CA on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Very good

Best Uses:

Dry white wine, Little potato, Meat assortiment, Melted, With raclette grill

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, French

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Great cheese we always enjoy for Christmas or cold winter nite!
I will recommande to cut the crust upon arrival then press and seal!(little smelly).

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I would buy this product again and again

By Rich and Edu

from Carmi, IL on 12/30/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

We bought a Raclette grill and this is the perfect cheese. The taste is so rich in flavour specially with meat & vegies combination. We couldn't find any negative about.

our third year with this cheese

By tiger

from rexford, ny on 12/26/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

no complaints just a fine product and a greqat party entree

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Just like Chamonix!

By Glenna from Denver, Colorado on 11/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

I have searched everywhere to find a cheese comparable to the cheese I ate as Raclette in Chamonix, France. This cheese is amazing melted in a Raclette grill, served with baguette, cornichons, thinly sliced ham and veggies. Try mango chutney on the top for a real treat!

delicious and authenic

By Becky

from NW Arkansas on 9/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

We ordered this for our annual New Years party, and were pleasantly surprised at how good it was, not too strong for our friends who had not had it before. Perfect. We will buy again.

Stinky? YES !!!!!!! But great flavor !

By chefmimi

from oklahoma on 9/6/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

The rind is smelly

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, On potatoes, Sandwiches, With raclette grill

Describe Yourself:

Cheesette

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

The ONLY cheese for raclette'ing. The cheese's smell will make you think you're standing in a cow paddy. If the rind is too strong, remove and discard. The cheese mellows when melted. If you have leftovers, use as you would gruyere with potatoes or in savory tarts.

Wonderful Cheese!

By Hollybaere from Florida on 8/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

This is the very best Raclette made. The price is fantastic. We wouldn't buy any other brand or from anywhere else.

Wonderful Raclette!

By TomCat

from Bradenton, FL on 5/3/2007

Pros:

Arrived second day, Flavorful, Good value, Package still chilled

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Cocktail onions, Melted over new potatoes, With cornichons and

Describe Yourself:

International food lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

We lived in Germany for 4 years and Geneva, Switzerland for 9 years where we became fans ofRaclette. We have had trouble finding racletteexcept in winter, so were very pleased to find [...] where we can order 1/2 round of excellent raclette cheese at a reasonable price.We have informed our three children and many friends [...].

Very good

By gaelle from New Jersey on 4/5/2007

Pros:

Good value

Cons:

Delicate

Best Uses:

raclette dinner

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

As a French, I really enjoyed this Raclette which was just like the one I used to eat in France.

Very good product

By seauvefamily

from Arkansas on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Good value

Cons:

None

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Very good raclette, and rich in taste.

It's The Friendly Meal

By Ray

from Pullman, WA on 2/28/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

none

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

My wife is Alsatian (the Alsace region of France) and because of this I was first exposed to the concept of Raclette. I say that it is a friendly dish because there are so many plates of good stuff spread around the table that you are constantly passing things to your neighbor. This is a great way to share an evening with good friends. Be sure to have plenty of good white wine for the evening and end with schnapps

French Raclette

By Stefanie from Raleigh, NC on 2/28/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

This is the best Raclette to date--texture is perfect, and the smell does not seem to be as strong as usual. Excellent!

Perfect supper for a chilly night

By Titans cowgirl

from New York on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

I have loved Raclette for years, but it became difficult to find where I lived. The cheese is fresh, with a pungent flavor and is long lasting. It is perfect for a simple supper on a chilly night, accompanied by small white potatoes and cornichons, and a glass of wine.

Excellent French Raclette!!!

By Trish from Upstate NY on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

By far the best French Raclette we have found! It is as good as what we get in Switzerland!

Great Raclette Cheese

By hsvboy from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

I have been making annual purchases of Raclette cheese from other sources for over 30 years. This year I ordered the French Raclette Cheese from Igormet.com and was absolutely delighted. The product was shipped immediately and arrrived in good shape. The cheese was excellent --very smooth and tasty, some of the best I've ever had.

Can't beat price and quality

By Bert from Corning, NY on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Melts great delicious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Very satisfied, European Quality

Best of the best

By the chef from Frederick Maryland on 2/22/2007

Pros:

PERFECT

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about French Raclette - Half Wheel:

Exactly what was ordered[...]

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