In France there are 46 name-protected dairy products, and similar to champagne, these cheeses, butters and creams have very specific qualifications that allow them to be called by their names. These prestigious labels placed on products like cheese, wine and even peppers (!) are called AOP: Appellation d’Origine Protégée (protected designation of origin).

Camembert or Brie: the lifelong debate! Often Camembert gets grouped in with Brie and while they’re both from the same bloomy-rind style family, Camembert shines in its own realm.