Vacherin Mont d’Or AOC (Switzerland, 1 lb.)

Vacherin is possibly the most revered cheese in the world and for good reason.  It’s a dense, sumptuous delight brimming with deep mushroom and roasted vegetable overtones and a finish that hints at smokiness and even bacon.  It comes in one-pound wheels, and the best way to serve it is to slice the top off and dive in crackers, slices of baguette or even crudité.- Martin Johnson, Cheesemonger

Made in Switzerland, it's crafted from cow’s milk produced during the fall and winter months.