POULET JAUNE DE VENDÉE THIGHS

POULET JAUNE DE VENDÉE THIGHS (BLACK PRESTIGE)

Origin: France (Vendée region)

Premium bone-in thighs from exceptional French chickens, offering the perfect balance of tender dark meat and crisp, golden-yellow skin. These generously sized portions from Black Prestige Poulet Jaune de Vendée deliver a more pronounced, succulent flavour than breast meat, with the bone enhancing both taste and moisture retention during cooking.

The exceptional quality of these thighs stems from the carefully controlled slow-growth approach and 100% vegetarian, corn-rich diet that defines Vendée poultry. The birds' natural development allows for superior fat marbling throughout the thigh meat, creating an incomparably juicy texture and depth of flavour that stands up to robust cooking methods. Each thigh bears the prestigious Classe A certification, guaranteeing perfect presentation and optimal meat-to-fat ratio.

For best results, roast skin-side up at 190°C until golden and crisp, or braise slowly with white wine, garlic and tarragon for a simple yet elegant weeknight supper. The robust flavour profile of these thighs makes them ideal for more intensely flavoured preparations where their quality will elevate everyday dishes.

Producer: Produced by a cooperative of 200 farmers in the Vendée region under the Leon family's Black Prestige brand, with processing at their Carhaix facility. This cooperative system ensures consistent quality through identical breeding stock, feed formulation, and production specifications across all participating farms.

Wine Pairing: 2020 Crozes-Hermitage, Ogier – A medium-bodied Northern Rhône Syrah offering peppery notes and dark fruit that complement the richer character of these quality thighs.

Net weight: 750g (6 thighs)