Petit Pont l'Evêque (24% MG) - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Petit Pont l'Évêque from Fleuron du Plessis earns a perfect score of 100, with production confirmed in Normandie — the traditional home of this washed-rind cheese. The company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute the maximum 35 points, firmly anchoring the product within France. Certifications score 5, reflecting the product's Protected Designation of Origin status, which legally requires production within the defined Norman geographical zone and adherence to traditional methods.

The ingredients score reaches the maximum of 10, indicating strong sourcing transparency. The distribution score of 15 and proximity score of 5 complete a full-marks breakdown. The product also carries a Green Dot label and a regional quality designation — Fabriqué en Gourmandie — reinforcing its Norman identity. The PDO is the most significant credential here, providing legally backed assurance of both origin and production method for this classic Norman cheese.

At a percentile of 62, this product outscores 62% of the 45 products in the Pont l'Évêque category — an upper-middle position in a specialist cheese segment where PDO status is common amongst the leading competitors. The Norman manufacturing base, full ingredient transparency, and PDO certification combine to create a well-evidenced and authentically local product. For consumers who value regional provenance and production method transparency in a traditional Norman cheese, this offering from Fleuron du Plessis represents a well-scored and credible choice.