Rocamadour - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

This Rocamadour from Nos Régions Ont du Talent achieves a perfect score of 100, with company headquarters and manufacturing each contributing the maximum 35 points, distribution adding 15, certifications earning 5 points, and proximity contributing a further 5 points. Ingredients earn a full 10 points. The product is manufactured in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France, the traditional heartland of Rocamadour production, and carries a Protected Designation of Origin along with Nutriscore labelling.

Rocamadour PDO is a small, distinctive goat's milk cheese from the Quercy region, and the protected designation guarantees that it is produced within a precisely defined geographic area using traditional methods. The Midi-Pyrénées manufacturing location directly corresponds to the PDO zone, providing full geographic coherence between the certification and the production site. Nutriscore labelling offers consumers nutritional transparency.

Despite the perfect score and PDO credentials, this product sits at the 42nd percentile within the 116 products assessed in the soft cheese with a natural rind category, meaning it outscores 42% of its competitors. The broad category encompasses many products with strong domestic French profiles, creating competitive pressure. Nonetheless, for consumers specifically seeking an authentic Rocamadour PDO cheese with certified regional provenance and transparent nutritional information, this product delivers a well-sourced and clearly differentiated option within a diverse and competitive segment.