Livarot 22 % de matiere grasse - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Isigny Ste Mère's Livarot earns a perfect score of 100, combining maximum domestic production credentials with PDO certification and Normandy manufacturing. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution adds 15, certifications score 5, and proximity contributes 5. The ingredients score of 7 is slightly below the maximum, reflecting some sourcing complexity, though specific origin details are not declared. The product carries the PDO label and the Made in France designation, as well as the Green Dot. Manufacture is confirmed in Normandy, France.

Livarot is one of Normandy's four great PDO cheeses, alongside Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Livarot's neighbour, Neufchâtel. Its PDO status mandates production within a defined geographical zone in the Calvados and Orne departments, using Normandy milk and traditional affinage methods. Isigny Ste Mère is a cooperative with a strong reputation in Normandy dairy, and its involvement lends additional credibility to the product's regional authenticity.

Within the livarot category, this product ranks at the 60th percentile across 47 competing products, placing it just above the midpoint of the segment. This suggests a competitive field where PDO status and Norman production are broadly shared among the top performers. The slightly lower ingredients score may account for the mid-range percentile, as fully traceable sourcing could push the product higher. For consumers seeking an authentically produced, PDO-protected Livarot from a well-regarded Norman cooperative, Isigny Ste Mère's offering is a clearly provenance-assured choice.