Chabichou du Poitou

A celebrated classic of Poitou’s limestone plateaus, Chabichou du Poitou AOP is an iconic French goat’s milk cheese easily recognized by its unique truncated cone shape, affectionately known as the bonde. Crafted from pure whole goat’s milk, it is ripened in humid cellars for at least ten days, developing a delicate geotrichum rind with subtle ivory folds and occasional blue-green flora.

Beneath its thin rind lies a fine, supple, and dense white paste that becomes deliciously soft beneath the surface as it matures. On the palate, it unfolds a subtly balanced, melting texture offering gentle hazelnut notes, a fresh milky tang, and a subtle floral herbaceousness characteristic of Poitevin pastures.

To unlock its bright citrusy notes, enjoy it simply with ripe orchard fruit, crushed walnuts, or a drizzle of wildflower honey. On the glass side, a minerally dry white or a vibrant sparkling wine highlights its delicate goat’s milk character without overwhelming the palate.