Winery: Domaine Vieux Manoir du Frigoulas.
On this estate, they’ve been cultivating vineyards since the 13th century! And in 2014 they made the switch to organic farming, eliminating all chemical fertilizers, pesticides and synthetic products to bring out the best of the lumpy, lime-rich, clayey soil found in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Rhone Valley region.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault grapes, this elegant Côtes-du-Rhône has a lovely bright red colour with an expressive, sweet, fruity (cherry and blackcurrant) bouquet. Harmonious and eloquent in the mouth, it reveals notes of red stone fruits that lead to a cherry finish mingled with hints of spices. Ideal serving temperature is between 16 and 18º C. The perfect way to kick off an evening of gourmet hors d’oeuvres!
Artisan: Biscuiterie Apiflor.
We made our way to a village called Madic, on the border between the départements of Cantal and Corrèze, where we met an artisan who makes delicious organic traditional biscuits in bronze moulds. Genuine Cantal AOC cheese is added to the biscuit dough for a truly unique flavour. Ideal for nibbling with a glass of wine from your gourmet box—a crisp gourmet treat!
Serving suggestion: to bring out the full flavour of these biscuits, bake them in the oven 2-3 minutes before serving.
Artisan: Le Mottay Gourmand.
This artisan has brought back the true flavour—and what flavour!—of pork, unfairly considered an “unrefined” meat by some. Choice pork cuts (shoulder, belly and fatback), a dash of Guérande salt, and a pinch of white pepper, slowly cooked for fifteen hours in a traditional cauldron, give their rillettes a tenderness and flavour that’s out of this world.
Indulgence and elegance go hand in hand in this sweet-and-sour recipe that combines old-fashioned, all-natural pork with candied lemon. A magical experience for the most discerning palettes! Enjoy this addictive- and preservative-free meat spread on a piece of fresh or toasted bread to savour its full-bodied flavour.
Artisan: Conserverie artisanale Notre Terre.
In this recipe, our artisan brings out the authentic taste of black olives by using traditional methods to turn them into a delicious tapenade made with all-organic products (capers, garlic, lemon juice, hot pepper and, of course, olives).
Enjoy this unique flavour spread on toast, use it to dress up a savoury pastry or prepare stuffed rabbit... the possibilities are endless!
Artisan: Conserverie artisanale Notre Terre.
This subtle combination of green olives and almonds yields a very smooth spread with a fresh, delightfully “olivey” taste. And knowing it’s organic and that olives have all sorts of health benefits, you can enjoy it without compunction when you smear it on toast for an afternoon snack, use it as a roasted fish filling, or add a dollop to your favourite pastry.
Artisan: Algaé Gastronomie.
Seafood lovers, this one’s for you! You’ll love this subtle, smooth, lightly salty spread, where nori seaweed delicately enhances the wild tuna flavour.
A gourmet delicacy, ideal as a snack on toast or blini or as an entrée in a seafood salad.
Artisan: Les Mets d’Aimé.
An ancient root vegetable recently revived by organic farmers, parsnip—which resembles a pale carrot—is combined with pear in this highly original, terribly tasty recipe.
A surprisingly delicious blast from the past! Serve as a cold snack spread on toast or as a warm dip—the choice is up to you.
Artisan: Les Mets d’Aimé.
Our artisan works with local organic products, always putting a premium on quality and originality. This particular recipe is a smooth blend of perfectly seasoned carrots and a hint of orange flavour.
Organic produce fans will go gaga over this amazingly delicious discovery!
Artisan: L'Attelier de Clisson.
At this small shop in Guérande, a town in southwest France famed for its butter and salt, every product is made using traditional methods and all-natural local ingredients. Nuts are the common denominator in every recipe, but they add sugar, caramel, spices or condiments to create a wide range of flavours and textures. For our box we chose organic caramelized cashew nuts seasoned with Kâmpôt pepper for their originality (a change from the more conventional cashews), surprising taste (the pepper-sweet contrast is outstanding) and super-extra-crunchy texture.
These sinfully delicious morsels are too tempting to resist.
At La Gourmet Box, we're all about thoughtful details, which is why we've tucked some surprises among these delicious organic products to make your feast of French delicacies truly memorable! Starting with a few little surprises to accompany you in your tasting of our organic French gourmet basket.
Une très belle découverte que ce panier gourmand bio ! Très belle présentation générale et les produits bios sont un délice. Les petites noix caramélisées, le tartinable au panais (honnêtement je ne savais pas ce que c'était...), les rillettes et j'en passe : j'ai tout aimé dans votre coffret. Bravo !
Every month, we have our new gourmet boxes tested by independent testers (we don't pay them! We just ship them one of our new gourmet basket…), specialized in the world of gourmet boxes to get external advice (we would obviously put 10/10 each time...) and make our latest gourmet baskets known, because we are proud of them, and because we must play the game of criticism.... This month, you will find a review of our Organic gift basket BIO BOX in La Box du Mois website:
Catherine Destouches – 28/05/2019
Tout à fait d'accord avec le commentaire antérieur : de belles découvertes dans un coffret magnifique.