Flavour : full-flavored, nutty
Aroma : goaty

Crottin affiné fermier originates from Loire, Chavignol in France. It is produced from raw milk of the alpine goats which can be easily recognized by their brown thick coats.
At this stage of maturing process, it has a creamy, nutty taste. After about six weeks, while its smell starts getting stronger, its pate becomes dry and brittle. Moreover, a harder texture with a pronounced flavour starts to develop. Hereafter, the cheese continues to mature and the robust taste increases, but never gets sour. Its rind develops into a rough and hard layer over a period of time.
It is one of those rarest cheeses that can be eaten at various stages of its maturity. It is often eaten clothed in fine herbs.

Country of origin : France
Region of origin : Centre-Val de Loire
Milk type : goat
Pasteurised : no
Cheese type : soft bloomy
Fat content : 45%