Garlic Confit

Albert Ménès Drôme Garlic Confit is made from white garlic cloves harvested in the Rhône Valley, in the heart of the Drôme region. The region’s sunny and windy climate gives Drôme garlic its fresh character and subtly sweet flavour.

This garlic confit is prepared using young garlic harvested in June, while it is still mild and easy to digest. The fresh garlic bulbs are washed and carefully sorted according to their size and appearance. They are selected for their plump, rounded bulbs and firm cloves.

While still fresh, the garlic cloves are gently crushed with salt, creating a smooth paste with a luminous white colour. This traditional preservation method reveals the full aromatic richness of the garlic while softening its flavour and natural pungency.

Albert Ménès Drôme Garlic Confit is a natural, unbleached and ready-to-use product. As it contains no additives, slight variations in colour may occur without affecting its quality.

Garlic, a bulb belonging to the lily family and originally from Central Asia, is believed to have been brought to our regions by the Romans. Drôme garlic was mentioned as early as the 17th century in a book by Olivier de Serres. At the time, it was grown both for everyday consumption and for its medicinal properties, as it was traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments.

Today, Drôme garlic is the product of a long-standing heritage that was officially recognised in 2008 with PGI status (Protected Geographical Indication).