CANTAL ENTRE DEUX AOP LP 250G Massif Trad - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

This Cantal Entre-Deux AOP from Itinéraire de Nos Régions, distributed by Intermarché, achieves a perfect score of 100, with company headquarters and manufacturing each contributing the maximum 35 points, distribution adding 15, certifications earning 5 points, and proximity contributing a further 5 points. Ingredients earn a full 10 points. The cheese is manufactured in Riom-ès-Montagnes, within the Auvergne region, the historic heartland of Cantal production.

The product carries a Protected Designation of Origin, confirming compliance with the geographic and production rules governing authentic Cantal cheese. The made in France and Intermarché selection labels reinforce the domestic provenance, whilst the PDO designation provides the most meaningful quality and origin assurance for consumers seeking regional character and authenticity. Entre-Deux refers to the intermediate affinage stage, offering a balanced flavour profile between the younger and more mature expressions of this traditional cheese.

With a percentile of 73, this product outscores 73% of the 11 products in its category, placing it in the upper quarter of a small but specialised segment. The category is compact, and the PDO certification combined with a perfect overall score positions this Cantal competitively. For consumers seeking an authentic, regionally produced French PDO cheese with full domestic traceability and distributor recognition, this product represents a well-sourced and dependable choice.