La Perle sardines from 2023 illustrated by Delphine Cossais
Vintage sardines for La Perle des Dieux are caught in France off the coast of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, a small community southwest of Nantes that still lives primarily from fishing. Sardines are caught only off St. Gilles Croix de Vie and between the islands of Yeu, Ré, and Noirmoutier.
After maturing for several months, they develop a delicate and aromatic flavor. These vintage sardines (Sardines Millésimées) are caught at the end of the sardine season, when they have a particularly high fat content of around 12%. This is essential for these special sardines to mature so well and remain a real treat even after a decade (or especially so). After several years of maturing in the can, La Perle des Dieux 2023 vintage sardines are a delight for connoisseurs.
Ingredients: fresh sardines, extra virgin olive oil, salt