 Crottin de Chavignol (AOC)
A small goat cheese with, depending on age, a red-brown to dark-grey rind and a dark yellow paste. Crottin is French for "forse dung", which gives a vivid idea of this semi-soft cheese's appearance and scent.
The little village of Chavignol (Centre region) with only two hundred inhabitants came to fame, thanks to this whole goat's cheese
The small cylindrical cheese has been produced since the 16th century, but it wasn't until the year 1829 that it was first written about. Protected by the AOC seal, Crottin de Chavignol is produced today with traditional methods. To be labelled, the cheese has to be from the area around Chavignol, and it has to meet the stringent AOC production criteria.
Crottin de Chavignol are excellent as part of a cheeseboard and also fabulous when grilled and served warm on a salad as a starter.
Red wine:Valençay (Val de Loire, Centre)
White wine: Sancerre (Val de Loire, Centre). Côte du Roussillon
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