Bourges

Drink

SancerreThe vineyard is the next hill over. Sauvignon's acidity is the standard answer to fresh goat.

Driving

Green tea, lightly brewedGrassy and sharp, which is what the Sancerre is doing.

Eat with

Toasted baguette, honey and thymeWarm goat on toast with honey is a Loire staple; thyme keeps the honey from taking over.

A classic pairing — settled enough that it belongs to the region.

Crottin de Chavignol on Wikipedia

Drink

Sancerre or Pouilly-FumeLoire goat and Loire Sauvignon grow side by side for a reason.

Driving

Green teaGrassy and acidic, on the same lines.

Eat with

Baguette, radishes and a little honeyThe French goat plate: something peppery, something sweet, and bread.

Derived from the milk and the style of the cheese, not from local custom. A local will have opinions.

Santranges-sancerre on Wikidata