The Deli Box Blog - Edition 1

Welcome to The Deli Society, Deli Box Edition 1. 

A celebration of French artisan excellence where you will travel through and meet the makers behind what you find in your box.

Darriaud Côtes du Rhône Villages

About
You won't be able to resist this amazing quality Côtes du Rhône. It is classically well-balanced and full bodied making it the perfect pairing for this selection of French meats and cheeses.

Producer
Darriaud wines are beautifully put together by winemaker extraordinaire Julien Dugas. Juliens career goes back to 1997 when he gained qualifications in oenology and viticulture. He has taken his expertise and gone on to make wine across many of the Cru sites of Rhone such as Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, as well in South Africa.

He describes himself as 'a man on the ground' always remaining close to the source of his wines as he believes this is the key to creating fantastic wine.

Tasting
Aromas of ripe red fruits, spices and a hint of leather. Additionally has subtle notes of spice and earthiness. The taste is rich and smooth on the palate, with a long lingering finish.

 Les Conservistes Genèse Pate

About
This pâté made by Les Conservistes aims to bring consumers back to the basics. The ingredients have been simplified as much as possible to create a pure and generous product. The ingredients are incredibly simple and minimal including just meat and pork liver, salt, pepper, and garlic.

Producer
Les Conservatives started in 2017 when two school friends Jean-Baptiste and Romain decided to modernize the 'yesteryear' pâté in their own way by creating Les Conservatives. Their aim was to revisit the established codes of artisanal gastronomy and make the 'pâté glamour' while maintaining traditional flavours inherited from their roots in the Southwest of France.

Tasting
Pâté maintains flavours of meat and pork liver, salt, pepper and garlic. Pairs nicely with a simple cracker and jam. 

Sliced Saucisson

About
Our beautiful sliced saucisson is placed under the French official designation of quality: Label Rouge. This label guarantees that this product is of a superior quality. Fancy we know.

Producer
The Deli Society partners with artisan producers that put animal welfare first. Produced in partnership with a craft charcuterie maker in Aveyron, France that has been making Saucissons as a family for 60 years.

This Saucisson Sec has been produced to traditional standards with high animal welfare pork. Bon appetit!

Tasting
This sliced saucisson has a distinct beef flavour that distinguishes it from other salamis and try sausages. It has a creamy and robust flavour that appeals to a wide range of palates and pairs nicely with a variety of breads, cheeses and wines. 

Camembert de Normandie

About
This creamy camembert is a French Agricultural Awards gold medal winner. It's full of gooey, creamy, savoury goodness. This may just be the best camembert in the world, if we do say so ourselves.

Producer
Beillevaire are known for their award winning artisan cheeses and other dairy products. Pascal Beillevaire was born and raised on his parents dairy farm in the Marais Vendéen and like many farmers over the years the grasslands enchanted him. The Marais Vendéen lies between the Loire River and Noirmoutier Island and is predominantly a farming and cheese making area. Pascal blended two of his dearest passion to make his career: trade and agriculture. After many years of hard work and dedication he transformed the family dairy farm into Beillevaire dairy.

Tasting
Mould ripened cheese with white rind, yellow paste and a creamy texture. It has a powerful taste with intense earthy and mushroom flavours.

Fig Mini Jam

About
A little fig jam. Amazing on soft and hard cheeses.

Producer
Beillevaire are known for their award winning artisan cheeses and other dairy products. Pascal Beillevaire was born and raised on his parents dairy farm in the Marais Vendéen and like many farmers over the years the grasslands enchanted him. The Marais Vendéen lies between the Loire River and Noirmoutier Island and is predominantly a farming and cheese making area. Pascal blended two of his dearest passion to make his career: trade and agriculture. After many years of hard work and dedication he transformed the family dairy farm into Beillevaire dairy.

Tasting
The flavours in this little jam highlight the sweet gooeyness of figs. Delicious on a cracker or toast as well with paired to accentuate the flavours in soft and hard cheeses. 

Cherry Mini Jam

About
A little cherry jam. Amazing on soft and hard cheeses.

Producer
Beillevaire are known for their award winning artisan cheeses and other dairy products. Pascal Beillevaire was born and raised on his parents dairy farm in the Marais Vendéen and like many farmers over the years the grasslands enchanted him. The Marais Vendéen lies between the Loire River and Noirmoutier Island and is predominantly a farming and cheese making area. Pascal blended two of his dearest passion to make his career: trade and agriculture. After many years of hard work and dedication he transformed the family dairy farm into Beillevaire dairy.

Tasting
The flavours in this little jam highlight the sweet and tangy cherry flavours. Delicious on a cracker or toast as well with paired to accentuate the flavours in soft and hard cheeses. 

Pancracio Chocolate

About
The classic pairing of rich milk chocolate, zesty orange and crunchy almonds. Terry move over. Pancracio selects the best cocoa beans from the most exclusive harvesting estates and create their chocolate by enhancing the characteristics that render them unique. *Chocolate flavour may vary*

Producer
Pancracio is a Spanish artisan luxury chocolate company originating in Cadiz, Spain. Founded in 2003 by Pedro Alvarez who had a dream of making chocolate of the highest quality. Alvarez has an unmistakable passion for good taste and a keen eye for the aesthetics which can be admired in the brand's beautiful packaging. One of their main goals has always been to create original products with personality, simplicity and elegance. Alvarez was inspired to start a chocolate brand because his grandmother would make him and his siblings bread with chocolate. He called the company ‘Pancracio’, as the name alludes to something vintage, traditional and elegant. He wanted the brand to carry a retro image while at the same time evoking something clean and modern. 

In 2017, Alvarez sold Pancracio to Valencian investors, but his original vision of the brand remains intact. The product keeps its clean yet vintage identity. They also keep their commitment to quality. The company offers unique artisanal chocolate flavours such as crunchy chocolates, chocolate covered nuts, chocolate with salted chips and raspberry and roses chocolate to name a few. They put a keen focus on the originality of their products and a commitment to the finest quality chocolate. 

Tasting
Milk chocolate with candied orange peel has a creamy and crunchy texture thanks to the beautifully roasted Marcona almonds. The perfect sweet treat.