Roquefort SOCIÉTÉ AOP - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Société's Roquefort AOP is one of France's most iconic protected cheeses, achieving a perfect score of 100. Headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution 15, certifications 5, and proximity 5. The ingredients score of 10 reflects a fully French supply chain, with production anchored in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Aveyron, in the Occitanie region — the only location where genuine Roquefort may be matured under its PDO specification.

The PDO status governs every aspect of production, from the breed of ewes whose milk is used to the Combalou caves where the cheese must be aged. The Brebis Rouge label confirms the ewe's milk origin, and the Triman mark indicates compliance with French recycling guidance. Société is among the most prominent producers of Roquefort, with a heritage in the region that defines the category.

Within the Roquefort cheeses category, the product sits at the 41st percentile among 58 products, meaning the majority of category peers score at the same or higher level — reflecting a competitive category where many products share similarly strong origin credentials. The perfect score is therefore driven by structural and certification factors rather than a differentiated relative position. For consumers seeking an authentically produced, cave-aged Roquefort with full PDO assurance and ewe's milk traceability, Société remains a definitive and well-established choice.