Maison Marc Pinot Noir Vinegar with Cacoa, 350ml

Maison Marc Pinot Noir Vinegar with Cocoa is one of those bottles that makes you pause before you pour. It starts with Pinot noir wine vinegar, aged in oak barrels, then cocoa is added for a darker, savoury edge. Not chocolate-sweet. More like the smell of roasted cocoa nibs meeting red berries, light tannin and a pan of duck juices. Is this your first time buying from us?

• Pinot noir vinegar with real cocoa
• Oak-aged for depth and roundness
• Berry notes with light tannins
• Dark, aromatic, savoury-sweet finish
• Made by Maison Marc in Burgundy

Use it where you want acidity, but also a bit of shadow. It is excellent for deglazing a pan after duck, game or rich pork. It also makes a grown-up vinaigrette for bitter leaves, walnuts and roasted squash.

Try a few drops with berries and dark chocolate too. It sounds odd until you taste it.

Meet the maker: Maison Marc

Maison Marc makes French cornichons and condiments in Chemilly-sur-Yonne, in Burgundy. Their best-known jars are the small, crisp cornichons that make a cheese board, pâté, terrine or raclette feel complete.

What makes them special is the short journey from field to jar. Maison Marc grows its own cornichons in Burgundy, then harvests and packs them in France. Their cornichons are grown without herbicides or insecticides, picked by hand, and jarred without preservatives.

These are the cornichons you want beside rich food: bright, sharp, firm and clean-tasting. They cut through charcuterie and potato salads, or lift a sandwich. The jars are simple and elegant too, with clear glass and well-designed labels. They look right at home on the table, not hidden away in the fridge door.

For anyone who loves French food, Maison Marc is a lovely discovery: real Burgundy-grown cornichons, made with patience, care and a deep respect for a classic French staple.

Product formulations and details may change. For the latest ingredients and allergen information always check product packaging prior to consumption. Ingredients: Pinot noir wine vinegar (sulfites), cocoa.

Allergy advice: For allergens see ingredients in bold.

Keep cool at room temperature.

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