Goats’ cheese and cherry compote

I love to buy these beautiful little goats’ cheese crottins. At one particular farm that I visited, it was so lovely to select from the fresh, young and mild-flavoured crottins, the slightly older ones (which to me have the best flavour) and the vintage type, which are hard and dry, and rich in flavour. The choice depends on personal taste, but each variety lends itself to a particular method of cooking and any good shop should give you a sample to help you decide your preference.