Les Mouettes d’Arvor Sardines Brest 2024 Collector’s Tin brings together excellent Breton sardines and a handsome illustrated tin celebrating the coastal city of Brest. Carefully selected sardines from the 2024 season are hand-packed in olive oil, preserving their naturally rich flavour, tender texture and pleasingly savoury finish.
Made by Les Mouettes d’Arvor in Concarneau, Brittany, these vintage sardines reflect classic French cannery craft: exceptional fish, simple ingredients and meticulous preparation. The collector’s artwork gives the tin an added sense of occasion, making it a thoughtful gift for a lover of conserves, French food or beautiful packaging—but the real reward is inside.
The 2024 season designation identifies the year the sardines were packed. They are delicious now, with a fresh, clean character, and can also be cellared: over time, the fish and olive oil become increasingly soft, rich and harmonious. Serve at room temperature and save every drop of the oil.
Serving suggestions
Serve on warm toasted sourdough with salted butter, lemon and black pepper.
Add to a salad of white beans, cherry tomatoes, shallot and parsley.
Spoon over warm new potatoes with capers, Dijon and fresh herbs.
Layer onto crispbread with crème fraîche, radish and dill.
Make a simple baguette sandwich with butter and pickled onions.
Keep unopened tins in a cool, dark place for future enjoyment; turn them over occasionally if ageing.
