Chèvre Affiné

Chèvre Affiné is a French goat cheese with an edible natural rind that forms during ripening. The rind adds to the flavor: it gives the cheese an earthy, lightly moldy undertone you will not find in fresh, rindless goat cheese. A fine next step for anyone who already knows the younger chèvres.

Under the rind sits a fresh, slightly tangy interior with the typical goat cheese tone. The ripening brings a bit more concentration of flavor and a slightly firmer texture, while the cheese still stays smooth enough to cut easily. The flavor keeps developing as the cheese ripens further: keep it a little longer and it gains character.

Pairs well with: a glass of Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé or a fresh craft beer. Combine with honey, a chutney or fresh baguette. Compare it with the milder Chèvre Long for the softer variant, or discover the Cabrissac for an accessible chèvre from the Loire.