by Sophia Stern
Why we love the cheese
Showstopping, festive, satisfying and delicious, Rush Creek Reserve is what holiday dreams are made of. A spruce-wrapped, raw milk cheese that’s divinely custardy and fascinatingly savory. We’ve waxed poetically about this cheese so many times. If you don’t believe us, you’re just going to have to try it for yourself.
Why we love the wine
An incredible wine with amazing flavor at a frankly unbelievable price. True, delicious Champagne from a small producer focusing on the big three Champagne grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonay, and Pinot Meunier. Roasty toasty notes of hazelnut, fresh almonds, and just baked pastry jump out of the glass. This sparkler is everything you want out of Champagne and perfect for celebrations and casual indulgences alike.
Why we love the pairing
Texture, texture, texture. The liveliness of the bubble structure in the Champagne is an excellent partner to the dense, rich, enveloping Rush Creek. It offers some relief, but the bubbles also invigorate the cheese, opening the texture up and allowing more nuanced flavors to break through the richness.
What else you should do with it
Rush Creek doesn’t need any twists; just embrace the ritual of enjoying this once-a-year-icon. Share it with your people (maybe at Thanksgiving or Christmas), set the Rush Creek out of the fridge six or more hours before serving so it’s fully room temperature, slice the top off, and dive in. Pour everyone a glass of the Voirin-Jumel and watch the cheese disappear.