The AOC (granted in 1990) version of this cheese is made from raw Goats milk. A small, almost conical shaped (The shape is known as a "Bonde"in French which translates to "bung") cheese that can be fresh, or matured is delicate and slightly sweet. The rind, depending on affinage can vary from soft and downy to rustic. Chabichou is made all year round
Chabichou du Poitou, is only produced in specific regions. In the case of this cheese, it is made in the Poitou-Charentes region.