Prune Reine Claude

From the historic orchards of France, Cruchaudet is a family owned producer with generations of expertise in selecting and preparing fine vegetables and fruits. This house is celebrated for its dedication to freshness, quality, and the authentic flavours of French terroir. The Reine Claude plum, often called the “aristocrat of plums,” carries a storied history dating back to the 16th century . It was named in honour of Claude of France, wife of King Francis I, who was presented with a plum tree from Asia by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent . This variety has been cherished for centuries as one of the finest dessert plums in the world. The taste is a sublime revelation of honeyed sweetness and delicate fragrance. The flesh is golden green, exceptionally juicy, and tender, with a velvety texture that almost melts on the tongue . Its rich, syrupy sweetness is layered with floral notes and a whisper of tartness near the skin, offering a refined and elegant flavour profile . To enjoy it at its best, we recommend serving it fresh at room temperature to allow its full aroma to unfold. It is exquisite as a simple snack, in fruit salads, or baked into tarts, clafoutis, and crumbles . For a perfect pairing, a glass of chilled Sauternes, a floral Moscato, or an Alsace Gewurztraminer beautifully complements its honeyed sweetness .