Crottin de Chavignol

The Crottin de Chavignol is a soft French cheese made from goat's milk, which store at least 10 days must be to achieve its characteristic compact, firm and crumbly texture and its delicate but characteristic goat flavor of nuttiness and slight sourness. It contains at least 45 % fat in dry matter.

His area of ​​origin includes the Sancerre, the so-called Pays Fort Champagne berrichonne and because adjacent areas. The largest area is located in the department of Cher, in which the hamlet of Chavignol is. Smaller units have the Loiret and Nièvre.

Since 1976, the Crottin de Chavignol as Appellation d' Origine (AOC ) is protected.

Goat#Milk.2C butter and cheese Champagne (historical province)
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