Langres Boîte Bois Aoc - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Langres Boîte Bois AOP from Ermitage is a Protected Designation of Origin washed-rind cheese from the Langres plateau in the Haute-Marne département of Burgundy, presented in a traditional wooden box. The product achieves a perfect score of 100, with headquarters and manufacturing each contributing 35, certifications 5, distribution 15, ingredients 10, and a proximity bonus of 5. The full certifications score reflects the Langres PDO status.

Langres is a distinctive cylindrical cheese with a concave top traditionally used to hold a small measure of local spirit or wine. The PDO designation imposes strict requirements on geographical production boundaries, milk sourcing, and affinage methods. The Ermitage brand is part of a French dairy group with multiple regional cheese specialisations. Manufacturing is declared as taking place in France, and the green dot label indicates packaging recyclability compliance. With a percentile of 41, this product outscores 41% of the 22 products in the Langres category — a below-median result despite the perfect score, reflecting strong competition within a PDO-defined segment.

For consumers seeking an authentic Langres PDO in its traditional wooden box presentation, this Ermitage product provides formal certification credentials and a clearly documented French manufacturing base, offering a reliable entry point into one of Burgundy's most characterful protected cheese categories.