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moutarde violette de Brive
spicy grape must mustard
Made with grape must instead of vinegar, Brive-la-Gaillarde’s moutarde violette owes its fame to the local who became Pope Clement VI (1291-1352). The pope missed his native mustard so much that he had it brought to the Papal Palace in Avignon by his master moutardier.
Because it’s not acidic, it’s often used in salad dressings if wine is served.
Text © Dana Facaros
Image by Fonquebure