Jacquin Crottin De Chavignol - goat's milk aged cheese - 2.1 oz/ 60 gr, France. The true Jacquin Crottin de Chavignol is produced from the milk of an alpine breed of goat. This is one of the rare cheeses that can be eaten at different stages of maturity. Texture: Fresh from the cheese vat, it is often eaten clothed in fine herbs and at this stage in the maturing process it has a creamy texture. After about six weeks the smell is stronger and its pate has become dry and brittle and has a firmer texture. Taste: Fresh, it has a creamy, nutty taste. Later on in the maturing process it acquires a pronounced flavor. As the cheese continues to mature, the robust taste increases, but is never sour. Appropriate wine: White Sancerre. Percentage of Fat: 45%
