Vintage Sardines 2023 - The Pearl of the Gods

Presentation of the 2023 Vintage Sardines - The Pearl of the Gods

This pretty box of sardines contains four to six vintage sardines caught off the coast of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and its region. Processed fresh and prepared by hand, they are the fruit of know-how that has been perpetuated since 1887. Vintage sardines have very specific specifications. Their fat content must be greater than 12% to qualify for this title. The fattiest sardines are generally caught in August and September, when the plankton is richest. Each vintage is unique!
To fully enjoy the buttery and fruity flavors of this 2023 vintage , don't hesitate to let it age for 4 or 5 years, it will only be better!

BRAND HISTORY

In 1887 , two canneries from Nantes, Messrs Geay and Desmoulin, set up a fish confectionery in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in Vendée. They then created two brands, “La Perle des Océans” and “Les Dieux”. In 2016, La cannerie Gendreau was recognized as a Living Heritage Company .

The best of the best: vintage sardines . Since 2004, they have been selecting the best sardines every year. Particularly rich in omega 3, vintage sardines have a unique taste. Once landed in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, the fresh sardines are shipped directly to the cannery located less than 3 kilometers from the port! They are sorted, cut and canned one by one, by hand by our sardine workers. Covered with extra virgin olive oil, they can be kept for 10 years or more in their most beautiful boxes.

RECIPES

On toast as an aperitif, in a sandwich with wholemeal bread, as a starter with a mixed salad, in a homemade sardine rillette recipe.

INGREDIENTS AND PACKAGING

Fresh sardines, extra virgin olive oil, salt.

Box of 115g