It’s not uncommon to encounter gourmands who are mad for Maille. The definitive Dijon mustard, notable for its nose strength and a creamy clarity of texture, Maille is the mustard used by acclaimed chefs around the world. For many people, once you’ve tried Maille, there’s no other mustard.
Inspired by the summer season and the ongoing renaissance of bistro cuisine, Maille has created three fresh new flavors for spring/summer 2015. The trio of seasonal mustards reflects a return to the simple pleasures of Parisian bistros and classic French traditions in the kitchen.
Maille mustard with roasted onions, wild thyme and white wine provides a pleasing complement to grilled meats, while Maille mustard with white wine and fine herbs evokes the elegance of a bouquet garni, with its mixture of parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil. For many mustard fanatics, the best may be the classic combination of Maille mustard with white wine, lemon and garlic. All three mustard are infused with high-quality seasonal ingredients—and in their gingham-garbed jars, the bottles reflect the casual chic of the South of France.
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Maille has been making mustard aficionados tear with happiness since its founding in 1747 by Antoine Maille, the official vinegar maker at the royal court of King Louis XV. Maille’s flagship boutique in Dijon offers no less than eighty varieties, including seasonal mustards in flavors such as goat cheese pear or black truffle and celery root or Armagnac and prunes.
Maille’s only North American mustard boutique is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side where seasonal collections of mustard are introduced throughout the year. Prior to the opening of New York’s Maille boutique in December 2014, American aficionados traveled to Europe for Maille’s signature “mustard on tap” served from an authentic French ceramic pump.
Mustards are served from a French pump into stoneware ceramic jars, which are filled to order and corked. Complimentary samples are offered daily and the ceramic jars can be refilled at a reduced cost. Five varieties of fresh Dijon mustard are offered on tap at Maille’s mustard boutiques, including white wine, Chablis, Sauternes, whole grain Chardonnay, and black truffle and Chablis.
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Similar to the brand’s charming (and tourist-laden) boutique on rue de la Liberté in Dijon, New York’s Maille mustard boutique is designed with the company’s signature black and gold scheme and offers more than 20 mustard variations previously unavailable in the United States, as well as a selection of vinegars, oils, cornichons, kitchen accessories, and gift sets.
As well, New York’s Maille mustard boutique offers the culinary acuity of Pierette Huttner, Maille’s United States’ Mustard Sommelier. Trained in Dijon and Paris, Huttner offers suggestions for food pairings for the company’s many products, which include mustard with black currant liqueur and mustard with fig and coriander.
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Maille’s Spring/Summer 2015 limited edition gift set features three bistro-inspired Maille mustards dressed in gingham in a bistro-inspired gift box and bag. All selections available at the New York boutique, including mustard on tap, are available for domestic shipping at the Maille online shop.
