Brillat Savarin IGP afiné pasteurisé 38%MG 200g - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Brillat Savarin IGP affiné pasteurisé, sold under the U Saveurs and U de nos Régions own-label ranges, is a triple-cream soft cheese with a bloomy rind produced in Saligny, Bourgogne, France. Its European Score of 100 is the maximum, with a breakdown of 35 points each for company headquarters and French manufacturing, 7 for ingredients, 15 for distribution, 5 for proximity, and 5 for certifications. The certification points reflect the PGI — Protected Geographical Indication — a legally regulated European quality designation confirming that the cheese's identity and production are tied to its defined geographical origin. The product also carries declarations of French milk and made in France, alongside the green dot packaging mark.

The ingredients component scores 7 rather than the full 10, indicating that not all inputs are of confirmed European origin, though the primary ingredient — French milk — is explicitly declared. At the 63rd percentile across the soft cheeses with bloomy rind category, which contains 427 products, this score places the cheese in the upper portion of a very competitive segment. For a European-minded shopper, the PGI is a significant differentiator: it provides legal backing to the geographical and production claims, distinguishing this product from those relying on unverified provenance declarations. The combination of Burgundian manufacture, French milk sourcing, and a European protected status makes this a well-grounded choice for consumers who prioritise traceability.