The truffle season in the French Perigord promises to be exceptional

The truffle season in the French Périgord promises to be very special this year. After a few disappointing years, Dordogne truffle growers are looking forward to an exceptional year, both in terms of quality and quantity. “Just the right amount of rain has fallen this summer. This was followed by a perfectly balanced autumn in terms of weather conditions. At the moment we are in the middle of winter and we have had to deal with intense cold and temperatures below 5°C for the past few days, ideal conditions that promote the ripening of the truffles," says truffle grower Édouard Aynaud. “All professionals, especially those working in the catering industry, know that the quality of the truffles is really good this year. As a result, everyone orders truffles at the same time, but we can't always respond immediately at the moment." Prices between 800 and 1000 euros per kg“The amounts to be paid for the truffles may seem astronomical at first glance, but compared to the quantities ...