Trappe - Fromage affiné en Périgord - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Echourgnac's Trappe, a cheese aged in Périgord, achieves a perfect score of 100 in the cheeses with walnuts category, with a breakdown that reflects strong French provenance and a distinctive regional identity. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, with origin confirmed in France and production associated with the Périgord region — an area in the Dordogne known for its artisanal food traditions. Distribution accounts for 15 points, proximity for 5, and ingredients for 10 — the maximum. No organic certification is held, and no additional labels are documented.

The Echourgnac Trappe has monastic origins, historically produced by the nuns of the Notre-Dame de Bonne-Espérance abbey in the Périgord. The affinage — or maturation — in Périgord gives the cheese its distinctive character, and the walnut category designation reflects the use of walnut liqueur in the affinage process, a regional speciality of the Dordogne. This combination of monastic heritage, regional affinage, and local ingredient use creates a product with a genuinely distinctive provenance story.

With a percentile of 90, this cheese outscores 90% of the 10 products in the cheeses with walnuts category — an exceptional result in a small, specialist segment. Finishing in the top 10% of the category reflects the strong alignment between this product's artisanal production model, confirmed French and regional provenance, and the clean ingredient profile. For consumers seeking a cheese with authentic regional character and a traditional production heritage, the Echourgnac Trappe is a standout choice.