MARMANDE TOMATOES

Name: MARMANDE TOMATOES
Brand: LE MARCHE
Price: 13.75 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£13.75

Description

Origin: France

Season: June- September

These exquisite Marmande tomatoes are cultivated by a collective of five dedicated growers across Provence, representing one of France's most celebrated heirloom varieties. Originating from the town of Marmande in southwestern France, these heritage tomatoes offer a distinct character that supermarket varieties simply cannot match.

Rich in flavour with the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, these Marmande tomatoes deliver an authentic taste experience. Their characteristic ribbed appearance, vibrant red colour, and firm, meaty texture make them as visually stunning as they are delicious—a testament to the care and expertise of their growers.

The Marmande variety is renowned for its exceptional beefsteak qualities. These large, irregularly-shaped tomatoes are prized by French chefs for their intense, complex flavour profile and substantial, meaty flesh that holds its structure beautifully when sliced. Their naturally low acidity and concentrated sweetness, combined with minimal seeds and juice, make them ideal for both raw preparations and gentle cooking.

Serve these tomatoes simply sliced with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to appreciate their complex flavours, or create a stunning salad with burrata and fresh basil. For a warming option, roast them gently with herbs to concentrate their natural sweetness before serving alongside crusty bread. Their robust texture also makes them perfect for traditional French dishes like tomato tarte tatin, rustic gratins, or the classic Provençal tomates farcies.

Producer: Founded by Alexandre Ricaud in 2021, Polène represents a collaborative approach to sustainable farming. Their five dedicated farms employ holistic growing methods including crop rotation, beneficial insects for natural pest control, and soil enrichment using manure and organic fertilisers, ensuring tomatoes of exceptional quality and environmental integrity.

Please note: Our Provence tomatoes are picked before full ripeness to ensure safe transit – fully sun-ripened tomatoes are too delicate for shipping. Simply ripen them at room temperature for 2-3 days at home to enjoy their full, authentic Provence flavour.

Net: 1kg (3/4 large tomatoes)

DELIVERY INFO

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

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Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

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