LA GOURMET BOX Nature, a 100% vegetarian gift box by true Terroir artisans

“Les Charmes” AOC Côteaux du Giennois 2016, white wine (75 cl)

Winery: Domaine Catherine et Michel Langlois.

For this box we've selected a little-known designation of origin that is sure to surprise wine lovers. This vintage, with the AOC Côteaux du Giennois label, has been distinguished several times in prestigious wine magazines. In the mouth it offers a fruity burst of apples, peaches and grapefruits, and in the nose, notes of white flowers.

Fresh, full-bodied and bursting with aromas, this Sauvignon Blanc, a typical grape variety of this region, makes the perfect aperitif.

Savoury organic black tapenade (135 g)

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!

Roasted Chickpeas flavoured with a hint of mustard and rosemary (90g)

Artisan: Chiche.

Our artisan is dedicated to making us rediscover legumes (or pulses such as beans, lentils or chickpeas) to enjoy them in a gourmet and festive way and it is a success. What could be better than an aperitif to honour them! Produced by French organic farmers, the legumes they use are naturally rich in fibre and protein and low in fat.

We chose their ORGANIC chickpeas toasted and lightly flavoured with a hint of mustard and rosemary. Crunchy and tasty, it will change you from peanuts for an aperitif and you will enjoy it for sure! Ready for a change?

Sea tartare with seaweed, lemon and shallots (90 g)

Artisan: Christine Le Tennier.

With this innovative concoction, you'll discover a surprising, savoury, all-natural blend of three types of seaweed. It's not pâté, it's not mousse... it's a gourmet delicacy with character, a new concept of creative cuisine based on unusual combinations of natural products. A bold creation with flair and flavour to spare!

For the perfect snack, just spread it on toast or serve as a dip with raw veggie sticks.

Houmous, Provençal hummus (110 g)

Artisan: La Goulettoise.

Located in the heart of Provence in Gardanne, La Goulettoise offers a wide variety of Provence's finest gourmet products. All of their recipes, prepared by hand using only local ingredients, are highly original, festive and inspired by tradition.

This houmous (chickpea purée in French) is a smooth, creamy hummus lightly seasoned with lemon juice, garlic and cumin. Magnifique! Serve as a dip with grissini or breadsticks.

Tarti' Aubergine, Mediterranean aubergine caviar (110 g)

Artisan: La Goulettoise.

Continuing our jaunt across southern France, we bring you a savoury, subtly seasoned concoction. This Mediterranean recipe is a delicious, natural, healthy way to enjoy nature's bounty: aubergines, green olives and some condiments whose combination is kept secret, working in perfect harmony.

We recommend eating it as a dip with pieces of pita bread.

Tarti' Artichaut, tasty and healthy artichoke spread (110 g)

Artisan: La Goulettoise.

One taste of this delicious artichoke spread and we were hooked. The incredibly delicate flavour and texture of this splendid concoction brings out the best in the already magnificent artichokes. For maximum enjoyment, spread it on toast or use it in a vinaigrette drizzled over vegetables or a savoury panna cotta. If you're not an artichoke fan, you soon will be!

Organic caramelized cashew nuts with a hint of Kâmpôt pepper (110 g)

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.

Crunchy black soya beans dipped in Matcha-flavoured white chocolate (50 g)

Artisan: Maison Gramm's.

No GMOs, palm oil, preservatives, additives or artificial colouring. The many virtues of these naturally sweet black soya beans have been known to the Japanese for millennia. Roasted in Kyoto, they have a crispy, crunchy, almost biscuit-like texture. And to round out the Far East experience, Maison Gramm’s has dipped them in white chocolate flavoured with Matcha green tea. The delicate aroma of ceremonial Matcha tea combined with the crunchy taste of roasted black soya beans will introduce you to a whole new world of gourmet sensations.

PLUS, A FEW SURPRISES TO MAKE YOUR GOURMET MOMENT EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE

At La Gourmet Box, we're all about thoughtful details, which is why we've tucked some surprises among these delicious products to make your feast of French vegetarian delicacies truly memorable.

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....

Our Veggie gourmet box around French gastronomy in LaBoxduMois website: great rating!