Fleur de sel de Guérande PGI – Vent d'est

Fleur de sel de Guérande IGP – Vent d'est

The Fleur de Sel de Guérande Vent d'Est from l'Atelier du Sel is the finest French Fleur de sel IGP from Brittany. The Fleur de Sel from Guérande is carefully harvested by the two independent paludiers Gilles and Matthieu using traditional artisanal methods in the salt marshes in the Bay of Aranlec when the wind blows from the land. The profession of paludier is passed down from father to son, thus preserving the knowledge of the art of salt harvesting, so it is no wonder that Gilles and Matthieu are uncle and nephew.

You can add the hand-harvested Fleur de Sel at the end of the cooking process or only to your plate; it enhances or "lifts" the flavor of meat, grilled fish, or steamed vegetables. A few grains of Fleur de Sel on a well-cooked ribeye steak, a soft-boiled breakfast egg, or a very sweet melon promise a revelation of flavor.

L'Atelier du Sel – Fleur de Sel de Guérande

The Fleur de Sel de Guérande, which is carefully harvested by hand from the surface of the water in the basins of the L'Atelier du Sel salt marshes every summer according to age-old tradition, is created by the interplay of sun and wind and the full attention of the paludier. The purity and quality of the Fleur de Sel depend on the precision of their work. It is a rare specialty consisting of fine white crystals, crispy and delicate. Uncrushed and unwashed, these crystals retain their excellent quality and their fine, mild flavor. The Fleur de Sel from L'Atelier du Sel is a protected-origin salt from Guérande and bears the official blue-and-yellow seal. The incomparable taste of Fleur de Sel from Guérande is particularly popular with gourmets and Michelin-starred chefs.

What makes Fleur de Sel Vent d’Est special

On the Atlantic coast in Brittany, there are winds that blow from the sea as well as winds that come from the land. Fleur de Sel Vent d'est is characterized by hot, dry winds that blow from the interior of the land toward the sea, forming a fine, delicate grain. The grains crunch in the mouth and release their subtle aroma of soil and fauna before melting in the mouth.