Picodon
Its name is said to come from the Occitan “pica”, meaning to sting, because its taste becomes sharp with age. A small farm cheese from the Drôme and Ardèche, it was once kept all winter. It has had PDO protection since 1983.
- Milk: Goat
- Family: Goat’s cheese
- Origin: Drôme and Ardèche, France
- Best season: April – September
Ripening
Ripened for at least 14 days, sometimes several months.
What to serve it with
Tomatoes and figs