From the ground to the table
Thierry Bezeux created his company, L’Or des Valois, in 2003, aiming to offer an exclusive and creative experience to nature enthusiasts. He started by learning the basics of truffle growth, their life cycle and how they have been cultivated for centuries before choosing to share his knowledge with the world’s connoisseurs. Here are some highlights of what he learned.
How do you work in harmony with Nature?
“I wanted to strictly follow the principles and standards that had been established for truffle hunting. This is why I decided to use dogs. I very much value this pearl of nature and genuinely wanted to respect their production. The dogs are precise in locating these buried mushrooms, and humans cannot find them without the help of a dog. It is the complexity of finding truffles that makes it such a rare product.
With Château de Pommard, we share a similar vision of knowledge transmission and aim to share our savoir-faire the world. We work in harmony with nature, while delivering high-quality, exclusive experiences. Food and wine pairings are essential to achieve this goal uniting a variety of incredible local products.”
Working with Château de Pommard is the opportunity to enhance two authentic Burgundian products, truffles and fine wines.
How do you pair a delicate truffle dish with wine?
“Contrary to what most people think, truffles are easy to incorporate into home cooking, and that’s what I wanted to show with my project. For example, the truffle butter can easily be added to mashed potatoes or can transform creamy pasta into a gastronomic meal. Truffles can also be simply used on toast or a tasty French baguette.
Regarding wine pairing, it all depends on the truffle you decide to use. I marry the Burgundy truffle with a white Chardonnay. For me, it is always a good match, for example, a Saint-Aubin Premier Cru “En Remilly” 2018. You can also opt for a less mineral wine as long as it’s a Burgundian Chardonnay. To honor the Périgord variety, I would go for a Pinot Noir, Clos Marey Monge Monopole is ideal as it expresses the essence of Burgundy and enhances the aromas of the Périgord truffle.”
Find out more about Thierry Bezeux’s philosophy here.
