It means that it comes from Charolais a region located in the West and South West Center of France. Charolle is called a District of that region in the department of Saona and Loire, of the Burgundy region and the gentile of those who are from there is patent leathery. Which is from the city of Charolles. Name of a breed of cattle from that same region. It is characterized by being bulky and white fur.
