The estate Journal

A private truffle hunt with Lala and a tasting at Les Hermessaines

On 16 December 2025, Pascale organised a private outing with Lala, followed by a tasting of truffles and Le Trésor de Fripon white wine.

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Lala beside two participants kneeling in the truffle grove, with two other guests in the background. — With Lala in the truffle groves during the private outing on 16 December 2025.

A case of six bottles: price, delivery or collection?

A case of six bottles for €50 including VAT: price per bottle, delivery costs and collection by appointment at Les Hermessaines.

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Read a Côtes du Rhône label before buying

Distinguish cuvée name, appellation, vintage and volume to compare the right bottle and ask for missing details.

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Prepare a two-hour vineyard visit in Solérieux

What to tell the estate, the hourly vineyard walk rate and what to confirm before your appointment.

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Fresh truffle, preserved truffle or flavoured product: which to choose?

Compare contents, cooking use and price without confusing the weight of a jar with the amount of truffle.

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Wine tourism in Drôme provençale: plan your visit

Vineyard visits in Solérieux near Suze-la-Rousse: duration, prices, tasting, access and advice for a first visit.

Domaine Les Hermessaines · 3 min read

Black truffle Tuber melanosporum: buying, cooking and discovery

Understand species and origin, compare products, plan your cooking and arrange a truffle grove visit in Drôme provençale.

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Côtes du Rhône: a guide to choosing your wine

Appellation, grapes, budget and food: compare wines, read their details and prepare an enquiry with the estate.

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Solérieux, near Suze-la-Rousse: visiting the vineyards and truffle groves

Vineyard and truffle grove visits near Solérieux: prices, seasons and wine collection. Visits in Suze-la-Rousse by confirmed appointment only.

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Choosing a Côtes du Rhône for your budget

Compare the delivered cost of 75 cl bottles, the price of a case of six and cellar collection.

Domaine Les Hermessaines · 2 min read

Wine for a wedding, friends or a family meal: preparing your choice

Menu, budget, delivery and serving: the information to gather for specific advice from the estate.

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An introduction to wine and vineyard visits in Drôme provençale

A first estate visit: explore the plots, understand the grape varieties and arrange a tasting by appointment.

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How to buy a black Tuber melanosporum truffle

Species, origin, freshness, price per gram and storage: what to check before buying a black truffle.

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Recipes

How to cook with black truffles

Choose a simple recipe, follow storage instructions and add the truffle at the right moment.

Domaine Les Hermessaines · 1 min read

Truffles from Périgord, Drôme and Vaucluse: understanding origin

A species name, harvest location and seller's address provide different information.

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Learning about truffle growing and visiting a grove as a group

Understand the role of the tree, soil and dog before requesting a seasonal truffle grove discovery visit by quotation.

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Vines in the mistral

Understand this Rhône Valley wind and prepare a vineyard visit in windy weather.

Domaine Les Hermessaines · 1 min read

Winter in the truffle grove

Season, daily conditions and appointments: preparing a winter visit.

Domaine Les Hermessaines · 2 min read

Hunting truffles with a dog

The roles of dog and handler, and questions to ask before a truffle-hunting demonstration.

Domaine Les Hermessaines · 2 min read

Recipes

Soft scrambled eggs with black truffle

Choose a documented recipe and a suitable product for scrambled eggs with black truffle.

Domaine Les Hermessaines · 1 min read