Sainte maure de touraine - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Sainte Maure de Touraine from Le Fromager des Halles earns a perfect score of 100, with production traceable to the Laiterie de Verneuil in Indre-et-Loire — a specific and well-documented manufacturing location at the heart of the cheese's traditional production zone. The company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute the maximum 35 points, and origins are confirmed as French. Certifications score 5, reflecting the product's Protected Designation of Origin status, which legally defines both the geographical boundaries and the methods by which this classic Loire Valley goat's cheese must be made.

The ingredients score of 7 is slightly below the maximum of 10, suggesting a modest constraint on full ingredient sourcing detail. Additional labels include Made in France, the Green Dot packaging indicator, and a raw milk designation — the latter being a significant quality marker for artisan cheese consumers. The distribution score of 15 and proximity score of 5 contribute to the overall perfect total.

With a percentile of 36, this product outscores 36% of the 33 products in the sainte maure de touraine category, placing it in the lower-middle of its peer group despite the perfect overall score — indicating that competitors in this specialist category also score strongly. The combination of PDO protection, raw milk production, and a named French manufacturing facility makes this a well-evidenced, traditionally produced choice for consumers seeking authentic provenance in this appellation.