A must-have from the Provence region

This variety of basil is said to have originated from the Genovese strain. In this region, it is sometimes called Pesto. It stems from a popular confusion between the herb and its use. Indeed, the Marseilles Basil is traditionally used with garlic and oil in the preparation of the Pesto, famous Provençal condiment.

A floral and fruity flavour

The Marseilles Basil is a blend of delicate flavours.

It surprises the taste buds through an explosion of ripe fruits which can be reminded of the taste of apricot whilst remaining very floral.

Thereafter, notes of citrus and eucalyptus leave a pleasant sensation of freshness in the mouth.

Ginger, the alter ego of the Marseilles Basil

The spicy and exotic aspects of ginger offer relief and smoothness to the floral and fruity flavours of the Marseilles Basil.

Tasty combinations

Owing to its delicate green leaves and both olfactory and gustatory characteristics, the Marseilles Basil goes perfectly with:

• Revisited Niçoise salad with Marseilles Basil
• Red mullet stewed with peppers and Marseilles Basil
• Mussels à la provençale with a pinch of Marseilles Basil
• Grilled lamb ribs and mashed potato with Marseilles Basil
• Raviole langoustine with ginger and Marseilles Basil
• Courgette flowers stuffed with cream cheese and Marseilles Basil
• Grilled fillet of duck with apricot ginger chutney and Marseilles Basil
• Brousse cheese/Bush cheese with Marseilles Basil
• Vanilla ice cream and Marseilles Basil

Darégal has selected another 6 exceptional varieties of basil:

• Genovese Type Basil
• Purple Basil
• Aniseed Basil
• Lemon Basil
• Thaï Basil
• Cinnamon Basil (2015 Novelty)

Further to this collection, we have created many Assemblages – blends of several varieties of Basil.

Two Assemblages have been widely promoted by our clients and Herbs Sommeliers:

• Assemblage N°12 for fish (2015 Novelty)
• Assemblage N°17 for white meat (2015 Novelty)

Each one of our Basil from the Basil Collections is the result of a long term process – based on 128 years of expertise – in terms of research, greenhouse tests, open field cultivation, organoleptic assessment as well as production.

All our sales engineers are available to discuss the Basil Collections by Darégal in greater details.