La truffe

Subtle, delicate aromas, combining the taste of mushroom, undergrowth and hazelnut, the ?autumn truffle
(Champagne or Burgundy) is the jewel of autumn on our Côte des Bar.
A product of a unique terroir, this hypogeous (underground) mushroom grows naturally in our forests.

What does it look like?
Round and black, covered with hard scales. Inside, the chocolate-colored flesh is veined with white.

How do you find them?
The truffle is a subterranean mushroom, and requires the assistance of a truffle dog (traditionally a pig) to flush it out
pig) to flush them out. Thanks to his unrivalled sense of smell, he can locate and signal a truffle, an operation known as cavage. The truffles are harvested at optimum maturity.

How are truffles eaten?
The delicate fragrance of the autumn truffle lends itself to a wide range of culinary preparations. They are easy to use, fresh, raw or lightly heated (maximum 50°C).

L'Empreinte des fées offers several truffle-related activities:

-Discover the Champagne truffle
The truffle grower and her faithful companion will guide you in the discovery of the Champagne truffle, a fascinating and capricious mushroom. This underground fairy flirts with an oak, hornbeam or hazelnut tree? in the heart of the fairytale forest of Clairvaux.
1/2-day experience from October to December (summer truffles available from May to July).

-Become a Truffle Grower for a day
Find Champagne truffles, but not only? Grab your boots and set off to discover the autumnal diamond in the forest of Clairvaux with Pino, our truffle dog, and Delphine, the truffle grower. Back at the estate, your efforts will be rewarded with a convivial meal featuring truffle dishes and champagnes from the estate.
Truffle outing and meal at the winery. Dishes prepared by a chef accompanied by 3 Champagnes from the estate.
One-day experience from October to December. Contact us for details!
Numerous outings are planned in November and December.
Other outings can be booked in advance.

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