Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place
2013, 2012
Laura Chenel's Chevre produces a Crottin cheese that is distinctly small, round, and made from goat's milk. This artisan cheese features a dense texture and a creamy, flavorful profile that becomes nutty and robust as it ages. Traditionally crafted, Crottin by Laura Chenel's Chevre can be enjoyed both fresh and slightly aged, catering to different preferences for texture and intensity of the flavor.
Laura Chenel's Chevre, based in Sonoma County, California, is known for pioneering artisan goat cheese in America since the late 1970s. The company emphasizes sustainable farming and local sourcing, utilizing milk from goats raised in the region to produce a variety of fresh and aged goat cheeses.