La Tomme de Chambrille

This lactic Tomme is made with fresh whole goat’s milk in the simple traditional Poitevin way. It is covered with ash and left to ripen for 3 to 8 weeks. It takes its name from a 19th century legend. In a village near La Mothe Saint Héray, a thwarted love story takes place between Berthe, the daughter of a chateau owner, and Guy, who lives in the neighbouring chateau, near the stream in Chambrille.