POULET LANDES ARNAUD TAUZIN
From the sun-drenched fields of Les Landes to the world's finest kitchens, the Tauzin family has been perfecting the art of poultry farming since the 19th century. Their signature chicken, raised on the rolling hills of St. Sever in South-West France, has earned its place on the most discerning tables – including the legendary kitchen of three-Michelin-starred chef Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.
What makes this chicken truly exceptional? It's the culmination of generations of expertise, where tradition meets terroir. The Cou-Nu birds, distinguished by their characteristic "naked necks," are corn-fed with maize grown right on the Tauzin family farm. The result is nothing short of culinary perfection: meat that's remarkably firm yet juicy, with a depth of flavour that surpasses even the prestigious Label Rouge standard.
PRODUCER
Bred on the esteemed family farm of Arnaud Tauzin. The Tauzin family has been raising poultry since the 19th century in St. Sever, situated in the picturesque south of Les Landes in South-West France. This region is renowned for its superior poultry, characterised by its rolling hills, vast prairies, and maize fields.
Arnaud Tauzin specialises in raising poulardes, poulette, and guinea fowl, all of which are corn-fed on maize cultivated on their own farm. The quality of his product far exceeds that of most Label Rouge birds available. The birds he raises are of the 'Counu' (or Cou-Nu) variety, known as 'naked neck' birds, a breed with origins in Africa and now a traditional favourite in the Landes region.
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
Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.
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.
Full delivery details and shipping rates: here
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY
Please choose your delivery date for pre-Christmas orders using the date-picker in your shopping basket. We will make every effort to deliver on your selected day, but this is not guaranteed, so please allow for an extra day.
ORDER DEADLINES
For delivery on or before 23/12/25: Midnight, 18/12/25
For delivery between Christmas & New Year's Eve: Midnight, 27/12/25
Delivery slots are limited. Early booking is strongly recommended.
ORDERS CONTAINING FROZEN PRODUCTS ONLY
If you have freezer space available, please request your order to be delivered as soon as possible or select delivery before 20th December. We reserve the right to adjust your delivery date up to 2 days in advance if we feel it risks not arriving to you promptly.
FRESH TRUFFLES
Your truffles will be harvested as close to Christmas as possible to offer the longest shelf life and the freshest product. We fly them in from Europe early each morning on the same days we dispatch them to you.
Last available pre-Christmas delivery is 23rd December. The truffles will be good for a minimum of 6 days; any longer may impact your enjoyment. PLEASE notify us via email if you need them for the exact delivery day you requested, or consider receiving them a day earlier if that date is available.
As always with fresh truffles, they are best eaten as soon as possible to enjoy maximum aroma.
Please note: White truffles will not be available for delivery between Christmas & New Year's Eve. Instead, please order fresh black truffles.
FRESH PRODUCTS
All fresh products are supplied with a use-by date beyond 28/12/25, with the exception of fresh mushrooms and fresh truffles. We aim for delivery no later than 23rd December.
WAGYU STEAK / FROZEN PRODUCTS / DRY GOODS
All of our frozen products have a long shelf life in the freezer or at least 5 days if defrosted. Orders containing only frozen products will be delivered no later than 20th December.
Certain products (subject to availability) can be ordered for delivery on 30/12/25.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
From 19/12/25: Our phone lines are closed while we compile Christmas pre-orders. Please email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
WAREHOUSE COLLECTION
You can collect in person from our warehouse until 5pm on 23/12/25. Select PICK UP in the checkout section of the website.
Customer service is available for delivery queries via info@fineandwild.com
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FRESH POULET LANDES
These birds are incredibly resilient, a necessary trait given the scorching summers of the region. They spend the majority of their lives outdoors, resulting in robust health and flavourful meat. Due to their slow growth, the meat is succulent yet firm, packed with rich flavour.
For their final five weeks, these birds enjoy a diet of whole maize, grown on the farm and milk. This regimen, similar to that of a capon, leads to the development of a fine layer of fat between the skin and flesh, along with delightful marbling. The diet's 'slow sugars' readily convert to fat, imparting a beautiful colour to the skin. When cooked, this yields a wonderfully crispy skin encasing tender, succulent flesh.
POULARDE LANDES
This refers to a female Bresse chicken that has never produced eggs. After free-range rearing, it undergoes a 3-week finishing period, being fed a rich diet of corn, wheat, maize, other grains, milk, and buttermilk. This luxurious preparation makes it a premium choice for celebratory meals.
PREPARATION
All of our poultry is expertly prepared in-house. We process each bird on the day it arrives from France, ensuring maximum freshness. Using traditional trussing techniques, we carefully bind the birds into the ideal shape for oven roasting. This method closes any cavities, promoting even cooking throughout. Please note that these birds are oven-ready and do not include giblets, making them convenient for immediate use in your kitchen.
Frozen Poularde: For optimum freshness, we prepare our poultry immediately upon arrival from our suppliers. Each bird is carefully wrapped and rapidly frozen to -30°C using a blast freezer. This advanced quick-freezing method prevents the formation of ice crystals within the meat, ensuring the bird remains in perfect condition when defrosted. As a result, you can expect exceptional quality and cooking results, preserving the premium taste and texture of our Poultry.
AS DELICIOUS AS IT IS VERSATILE
These chickens deliver exceptional taste and texture - notably moist and substantial compared to standard poultry. The meat stays firm and juicy when cooked, with a particularly high ratio of meat to bone that makes them economical despite their premium quality.
While they excel in any preparation, they're especially well-suited to roasting, developing a crisp golden skin while maintaining their succulence.
The quality is evidenced by their selection for the prestigious Connaught restaurant, where three-Michelin-starred chef Hélène Darroze features them in her signature roast chicken dishes..
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