Cheese story
What is Crottin de Chavignol?
A small goat cheese that becomes denser and stronger as it matures.
Origin
Loire Valley, France
Milk
goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
France
Region
Loire Valley
Milk type
goat
Texture
soft to firm depending on age
Rind
natural
Ageing
young to aged
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: goaty, tangy, nutty, intense when aged
Origin, protection and character
Crottin de Chavignol comes from France, especially Loire Valley. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/AOP
Typical ageing
young to aged
How to serve Crottin de Chavignol
salads, baked goat cheese, cheese boards
Good food matches
Sancerre
figs
walnuts
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.
