| Country of Origin | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Classification | Aged fresh |
| Milk | Raw goat’s milk |
| Age | 2 months |
| Weight | 60 g (2 oz) |
| Shape | Tiny drum |
| Diameter (Base) | 5 cm (2 inches) |
| Diameter (Top) | 4 cm (1.57 inches) |
| Height | 3.5 cm (1.37 inches) |
| Aroma | Sharp, mushroomy |
| Taste | Peppery, goaty milk taste, salty, hints of ground nuts, tongue-tingling finish |
| Pairing | Sancerre, full-bodied vintages of Mâconnais and Côte Chalonnaise |
| Texture | Dry, hard |
| Color | Yellowish rind, brownish rind |
Bouton de Culotte, or ‘trouser buttons’, are small Mâconnais that are stored during the autumn for winter use.
By winter, the rind becomes dark brown and hard and this goat’s cheese can be grated into the local fromage fort.
Tasting Notes
It has a very distinct goaty taste that hints of ground nuts, feels dry in the mouth, and has a sharp, tongue-tingling finish.
How to Enjoy (PAIRING)
Enjoy the cheese with all the powerful full-bodied vintages of Mâconnais and Côte Chalonnaise.
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