Crottin de Champcol French Goat Cheese

Crottin de Champcol French Goat Cheese - 2.1 oz (60 g), by Fromagerie Jacquin, France.

This Crottin de Champcol is a semi-soft, pasteurized goat's milk cheese from France that has been ripened for six weeks. It is named after the village of Champcol in France's Loire Valley and has a piquant, nutty flavor. A testament to the art of cheese-making, it is one of the rare cheeses that can be enjoyed at different stages of maturity.

Fresh from the cheese vat, it is often eaten with fine herbs and has a moist, creamy texture and taste with citrusy tones. After about six weeks, it develops a thin rind with a stiffer texture, its taste and smell becoming more pronounced but never sour, while its pate becomes crumbly. Pair it with White Sancerre wine to enhance its delicate flavors and create a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the rich traditions of French gastronomy.