The Cellars at Jasper Hill - “Eligo” washed-rind cheese made with pasteurized cow’s milk (Vermont, price per oz.)

The Cellars at Jasper Hill — Eligo Washed-Rind Cheese (Vermont)

Eligo is a washed-rind cheese from The Cellars at Jasper Hill, the celebrated underground aging facility in Greensboro, Vermont, that has become one of America’s most important centers for artisan cheese affinage. Made with pasteurized cow’s milk and aged in Jasper Hill’s climate-controlled vaults, Eligo is a bold, complex expression of the washed-rind style — supple, aromatic, and deeply savory, with the kind of character that only expert aging can produce. Priced per ounce, it is ideal for building a premium cheese board or pairing with a bottle from the cellar.

The rind is washed during aging to develop its characteristic pungent aroma and sticky, orange-hued exterior. Beneath it, the paste is supple and creamy with flavors of toasted nuts, earthy mushroom, butter, and a savory, meaty depth. Rich and satisfying, with a lingering finish that rewards a good pour alongside it.

• Producer: The Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, Vermont
• Style: Washed-rind
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk
• Origin: Vermont, USA
• Pricing: Per ounce
• Tasting Notes: Toasted nuts, earthy mushroom, butter, savory meaty depth, pungent rind
• Best Paired With: Alsatian Pinot Gris, Champagne, Belgian ale, charcuterie, crusty bread, honeycomb, dried fruit

One of Vermont’s most celebrated artisan cheeses — Eligo is the benchmark for what expert affinage can deliver in a washed-rind.