2025 vintage sardines La Perle des Dieux. "Miss Lulu in Unknown Lands" collection

Vintage sardines are not just canned fish, but a true gourmet delight with a history. Each year, a new vintage edition is released, marked with the specific catch year and adorned with a unique artist-designed tin.

We present to you the 2025 edition – the latest addition to the collection. Interestingly, in their production year, these sardines are usually at their cheapest. Over time, as they mature and supplies diminish, their value among gourmets and collectors often gradually increases.

These sardines are caught at the best time – late summer, when they are at their fattest and full of natural oils. Caught off the coast of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie in the Vendée region, they are selected for their high fat content, exceeding 12% – one of the most important quality indicators.

This is a tradition cultivated since 2004: the sardines are prepared and hand-packed into tins within hours of being caught, then covered with quality olive oil, which preserves their flavour and allows them to mature beautifully.

Unlike regular sardines, these are meant to mature in the tin for several years – during this time, the flavours meld, becoming richer, smoother, and more complex, like a fine, patiently aged wine. For even maturation, it is recommended to flip the tin every six months to ensure the oil is evenly distributed and the texture softens.

Due to limited quantities and annually changing artistic design, they become not only a delicacy but also a small collector's item.

The best way to enjoy them is simply – on a slice of crusty bread, perhaps with a squeeze of lemon, to reveal the full warm, deep, and comforting taste of the sea. 🐟✨

Shelf life: 10 years from production date
Net weight: 115 g
Drained weight: 86.3 g