Hawthorn Honey from Rhône-Alpes

THE REFLECTION OF NATURE RHÔNE-ALPES

Hawthorn honey from France Hédène is a rare honey made from white hawthorn flowers, a shrub renowned for its difficult cultivation. Its golden color evokes the soft glow of the sun, while its creamy texture melts delicately in the mouth. The subtle and floral aromas that escape from this honey are an invitation to a unique sensory experience. Rhône-Alpes Hédène Hawthorn Honey is a delicious beekeeping creation that captures the essence of the mountains and valleys of this beautiful French region. This monofloral honey reflects the floral abundance that characterizes the Rhône-Alpes region.

HAWTHORN HONEY: A DEAL FOR THE SENSES

On the palate, hawthorn honey reveals a sweet and slightly fruity flavor, combined with delicate notes of flowers. This taste symphony evokes flowery meadows and sunny gardens. Hawthorn honey is the result of the careful foraging of bees who collect nectar from hawthorn flowers to make this sweet and precious nectar. The texture of Rhône-Alpes hawthorn honey is a real treat for the senses. It is characterized by its silky softness which evokes the delicacy of hawthorn flowers. When you take a spoonful of this honey between your fingers, you immediately feel its smooth and velvety consistency.

A REFINED NECTAR WITH SOFT FLORAL NUANCES

Harvested in Rhône-Alpes, this honey with soft floral nuances offers a refined tasting experience. Hawthorn honey exudes a subtle and delicate scent, imbued with the freshness and sweetness of hawthorn flowers in full bloom. Added to this distinctive fragrance is a sweetness and length in the mouth that are difficult to match, making hawthorn honey an illustrious honey with a particularly subtle taste. Just like Pyrenees rhododendron honey, which shares with hawthorn honey this characteristic aromatic finesse and floral sweetness, they both offer a palette of delicate and soothing flavors.

The difficulty of its cultivation makes it a particularly sought-after and refined honey. In fact, hawthorn flowering is very brief, taking place from March onwards, while the harvest is carried out between April and May. During this short period, difficult climatic conditions, notably wind and rain, often quickly get the better of the flowers, renowned for their unique smell.

TASTING ADVICE – RHÔNE-ALPES HAWthorn HONEY

Due to its delicate and floral aromas, Aubépine Hédène honey is an essential ingredient for a refined breakfast. Its subtle sweetness goes wonderfully with a slice of fresh bread or a light pastry, adding a naturally sweet touch to each bite. For an even more intense taste experience, this honey can be tasted with a spoon, thus revealing the full depth of its floral flavors. Its creamy texture allows for a gentle tasting experience, bringing a touch of elegance to every morning. Whether spread on a hot pancake or added to yogurt, Aubépine Hédène honey brings a touch of spring magic to the start of your day.