Crottin de Chavignol / Chavignol 
Crottin de Chavignol, also known simply as Chavignol, is a cheese made from raw whole goat's milk. It originates from France and is protected under the designation of origin (PDO). The cheese is shaped like a flat cylinder and has a thin rind that can be ivory-colored with or without white or blue molds. The cheese is known for its lactic coagulation process with a small amount of rennet added. It has a fat content of at least 45% of the dry matter and a total dry matter content between 37g and 48g per cheese. The cheese is matured for at least 10 days, and a special version called "repassé" is matured in a confined atmosphere to develop a blue Penicillium mold.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | France |
| Protection | PDO (1996) |
| Milk Type | Goat's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Raw |
| Fat Content | At least 45% of the dry matter content |
| Rind | Thin, ivory-colored, with or without white or blue molds |
| Texture | Not Specified |
| Colors | Ivory-colored rind, may become darker or brown in the case of "repassé" |
| Forms | Flat cylinder |
| Age | Minimum maturing period of 10 days |
| Rennet Type | Small quantity added |
How Does Crottin de Chavignol / Chavignol Cheese Compare?
The most relevant cheeses to compare Crottin de Chavignol / Chavignol against.
Get Crottin de Chavignol / Chavignol delivered
Two retailers worth checking for Crottin de Chavignol / Chavignol or a close stand-in.
Found something wrong on this page?
Suggest an edit