Roquefort aop 150g - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

This Roquefort AOP, sold under the Itinéraire des Saveurs label for Intermarché, achieves a perfect score of 100. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution 15, ingredients 10, certifications 5, and proximity 5. Manufacturing is confirmed in France, and the PDO designation — Roquefort being one of France's most protected and prestigious cheese appellations — secures the certifications score. The PDO status guarantees that the cheese is produced exclusively in the designated caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon using defined traditional methods.

At a percentile of 41 within the Roquefort category — a segment of 58 products — the product sits just below the median, reflecting a competitive group in which many products benefit from the same PDO designation. The selection Intermarché label indicates retailer curation, and the Nutriscore adds nutritional transparency.

For a retailer own-label Roquefort, the PDO certification is the defining quality credential, ensuring that the product meets the strict production standards of this appellation regardless of the commercial label under which it is sold. Consumers can be confident that the cheese originates from the regulated production zone. The mid-range percentile simply reflects that, within a category where PDO status is broadly shared, differentiation comes from factors beyond certification alone.