Roquefort - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Casino's Roquefort scores a perfect 100, with a breakdown that reflects the full weight of France's most distinguished blue cheese designation. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution 15, certifications 5, and ingredients 10. The product carries a Protected Designation of Origin label, confirming that it is produced in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Aveyron, using milk from Lacaune ewes — the legally defined production method for this appellation. Origins are declared as France, and the manufacturing site is precisely identified as the Société Affinage Conditionnement in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, a Lactalis subsidiary. Additional labels include Roquefort Garanti d'Origine et de Qualité and the Brebis Rouge quality seal, as well as affinage in natural caves. The Nutriscore grade is E, which reflects the product's high fat and salt content — typical of Roquefort and consistent with its status as a rich, concentrated cheese. Within the fromages AOC category, the product ranks at the 42nd percentile, outperforming 42% of the 12 products assessed — a below-median position in a small but prestigious category. For a European-minded shopper, the PDO and associated quality seals provide strong provenance assurance. The lower percentile likely reflects the strength of competitors within this narrowly defined AOC category rather than any weakness in this product's European credentials.