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Crème de menthe is a liqueur that is flavored with mint (menthe). Although it is typically bright green, it also comes in a colorless (white) version. While traditional technique includes steeping dried mint leaves in alcohol, some styles are also made with mint extract and alcoho... Read more

Rillauds is a traditional specialty originating from Anjou. The dish consists of pieces of pork belly that are placed into a salty, herbaceous brine to soak before they're cooked in lard. Once done, rillauds are served warm or cold, and in the past they were often plated in the shape of a pyramid... Read more

Doyenné du Comice is a pear variety originating from Angers in France, where it was first grown in the 1840s. The pear is plump and stubby with some russeting on the skin. The flesh is creamy-pink, juicy, and melting, while the flavor is slightly spicy. It's also considered to be the best-... Read more

Belle Angevine is a unique pear variety originating from the 17th century. The pears are very large and heavy, which is why they often drop from trees before picking. They have a green skin which becomes yellow, and then red–meaning they are ready to be picked. Belle Angevine is usually coo... Read more

Echalote d'Anjou is a fresh shallot of the Alium cepa species grown in the French region of Maine-et-Loire, with its light clay and limestone soils and mild climate. The shallots are pink and the bulbs must be firm and compact, with no defects like scratches or bruises on the fl... Read more

Volailles de Cholet is poultry meat sold as whole carcases or cut pieces, produced in the French regions of Maine-et-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Deux-Sévres and Vendée. In the past, all the poultry that was produced in the regions was sold at the market in Cholet since the 18t... Read more

Volailles du Maine (farm chicken and turkey) is poultry of excellent quality with no surplus of fat. With excellent quality of the meat come strict quality controls, so there can be 11 chickens or 6 turkeys at most per one square meter. The meat from these animals is tender and succulent... Read more

This classic triple sec was created by the Cointreau brothers, who managed to distill sweet and bitter orange peels to create a slightly sweet, fresh liqueur with incredibly concentrated flavor. The brand was first registered as triple sec in 1885, and since then it has remained one of the best-s... Read more

Located in the Loire Valley, Saumur-Champigny is a French appellation and the sub-region of Samur. The name is used only for the finest Saumur wines that are mainly based on Cabernet Franc, while other permitted varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d'Aunis. The wines produced ... Read more

Coteaux du Layon is a French appellation located in the Loire wine region. It is known for their sweet Chenin Blanc (Pineau de Loire) wines that are produced from late harvested or noble rot grapes. Typical aromas found in these well-balanced wines include acacia flowers, honey, and yell... Read more

Quarts de Chaume is a French appellation located in the Loire that produces well-known dessert wines from Chenin Blanc grapes. These golden-colored wines are well-balanced and harmonious, lively, and fresh, with typical aromas of flowers, citrus fruit, quinces, peaches, spices, and honey... Read more

Hailing from the Anjou region of the Loire Valley, this white French wine is produced from Chenin Blanc grape variety. Typically full-bodied and age-worthy Savennières wines have a unique character and usually display complex aromas of white fruits and flowers, citrus, or beeswax,... Read more

Cabernet d'Anjou is a French appellation located in Anjou, mainly in Maine-et-Loire, which it is exclusively reserved for rosé wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. These bright and clear wines are typically deep pink with salmon hues. They are vibrant, dense, vel... Read more

Coteaux de l'Aubance is a French appellation located in the Loire valley. The region exclusively produces sweet white wines that are based on Chenin Blanc (Pineau de la Loire). These fresh and mineral wines tend to display aromas of white fruit and white flowers, while their texture is d... Read more

This French appellation is exclusively reserved for white and rosé sparkling wines that are predominantly based on Chenin Blanc, while the blends may also include, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and many other. All sparkling wines under the appellation ... Read more

Soupe Angevine is a French cocktail that combines sparkling wine, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and Cointreau. Often classified as a punch, the cocktail is usually made in a large punch bowl. All the ingredients, except sparkling wine, are added to the bowl and mixed. Sparkling wine is added... Read more