Cheese story
What is Chèvre?
A broad family of French goat cheeses from fresh logs to aged ash-coated rounds.
Origin
Loire / France-wide, France
Milk
goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Loire / France-wide
Milk type
goat
Texture
fresh to aged
Rind
varies
Ageing
fresh to months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
varies
Flavour profile: tangy, earthy, lactic, goaty
Origin, protection and character
Chèvre comes from France, especially Loire / France-wide. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
Many regional AOP examples
Typical ageing
fresh to months
How to serve Chèvre
salads, tarts, cheese boards, canapés
Good food matches
Sauvignon Blanc
beetroot
honey
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
