Prunier Sardines in Olive Oil embody one of the most singular traditions of French tinned fish: the vintage sardine. The whole fish is prepared and tinned by hand within the 48 hours following the catch, the better to preserve its natural flavour. Each tin carries on its back the name of the boat and the date of the catch, guaranteeing the best traceability. Time shapes the aromatic profile: the flesh refines, the oil takes on the fish's notes more deeply, and the profile gains in complexity.
Prunier selects its sardines to strict criteria (size, freshness, fishing season) and keeps them in a quality olive oil that preserves and accompanies the natural profile of the fish. Each vintage is distinguished by the particular features of the year: the quality of the catch, the profile of the fish, the finesse of the oil.
For tasting, the sardines are served simply: on their own, in a salad, or on a slice of lightly toasted country bread, with a dash of lemon and a few parsley leaves. They are also among the preparations to give as a gift, in the spirit of gourmet giving, particularly alongside their spiced version for lovers of more assertive flavours.
