Fleur de sel de Guérande PGI – Vent d'est

Fleur de sel de Guérande PGI – Vent d'est

The Fleur de Sel de Guérande Vent d'Est from l'Atelier du Sel is the finest French Fleur de Sel PGI 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 pans in the Bay of Aranlec during offshore winds. The profession of paludier is passed down from father to son, preserving the knowledge of the art of salt harvesting, so it's no surprise that Gilles and Matthieu are uncle and nephew.

You can add the hand-harvested Fleur de Sel at the end of cooking or just before serving; it enhances or "lifts" the flavor of meat, grilled fish, or steamed vegetables. A few grains of Fleur de Sel on a cooked prime rib, a soft breakfast egg, or a very sweet melon promise a revelation of taste.

L'Atelier du Sel – Fleur de Sel de Guérande

The Fleur de Sel de Guérande, which is carefully harvested by hand from the water's surface in the basins of the L'Atelier du Sel saltworks every summer, according to ancient 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, crunchy and delicate. Uncrushed and unwashed, these excellent quality crystals retain their natural richness in trace elements. The Fleur de Sel from L'Atelier du Sel is a protected designation of origin salt from Guérande and bears the blue and yellow official seal. The incomparable taste of Fleur de Sel from Guérande is particularly popular with gourmets and Michelin-starred chefs.

What is special about Fleur de Sel Vent d’Est?

On the Atlantic coast of Brittany, there are both winds blowing from the sea and winds coming from inland. The Fleur de Sel Vent d'est is characterized by hot, dry winds that blow from inland towards the sea, forming a fine, delicate grain. The grains crunch in the mouth and release their subtle aroma of earth and fauna before melting in the mouth.