Crottin de Champcol

Crottin de Chavignol is a renowned French cheese from the Loire region, specifically Chavignol. Made from unpasteurized goat's milk, it's AOC-certified and matures into small cylindrical buttons. With a pale white pate and nutty flavor balanced with saltiness, its name amusingly references its shape resembling horse dung. While a pasteurized version exists as Crottin de Champcol, it lacks AOC certification and the authentic texture of the original.