The Rödel Original Collection
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Millésime Classic
Charles Rödel discovered that sardines reach peak quality for just a few days each year. Caught and prepared within 24 hours, then matured for months, they offer unmatched depth of flavour.
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Millésime Boneless
Originally created for Emperor Pedro II of Brazil, these boneless sardines were born of royal concern. Each is delicately hand-deboned with precision and care.
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Chica Pica
At a private dinner at Rödel’s house, a family friend, the Venezuelan ambassador, spoke of a mystical spice from his homeland: Chica Pica. Meaning “Wild Girl,” it is a fiery, bold blend with an unforgettable taste. Chica Pica is registered trade mark.
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Spicy Dry Tomatoes
Delicate Atlantic sardines, hand-packed in olive oil with sun-dried tomato, chilli, and a touch of Brittany sea salt — a bold harmony of sea and spice.
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Green Pepper
Hand-prepared from the finest seafood of Brittany, preserved in smooth olive oil with green pepper and a touch of sea salt, offering a refined balance of richness and gentle spice.
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Achards & Truffle
Rödel sardines in fine olive oil, lifted with achards (Indian pickles) and a hint of black truffle (1%). A delicate harmony of freshness and depth — the truffle does not dominate, but blends in as a secret note of refinement.
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Citrone
Fish and lemon belong together - a timeless pairing. Infused in fine olive oil, lemon adds a bright, subtle lift that balances the richness of our sardines.
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Mackerel Fillet in Chablis Wine
A journey from sea to vineyard: the bold character of mackerel meets the refined elegance of Chablis wine, creating a harmony both unexpected and unforgettable.
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Iconic COD LIVER
Original Rödel collection wouldn’t be complete without our famous cod liver — rich, delicate, irresistibly smooth, and known to inspire devotion.
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CLASSIC Original 1921
Faithfully recreated, the very product Charles Rödel supplied to the captains of the Royal Navy. We never change what is already perfect.
Tradition was born
Some traditions are irreplaceable. What you see is the process exactly as it was in 1893, performed by Rödel’s own employees of that year.
Tradition is preserved
Today, we still use the same technique — impossible to rush, impossible to fake. That is what makes our sardines truly unforgettable.
RÖDEL’S SARDINES
The Secret of Perfection
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Sustainably Caught, Locally Made
Our sardines are landed in the finest three months of the season — Millésime in just 14 days. Caught off Brittany’s protected coast by local fishermen using the traditional seine, ensuring quality, sustainability, and respect for the sea
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Crafted by Hand, Perfected by Time
Landed at dawn, inspected one by one, cleaned with a knife, and packed by hand — Four to five sardines, side by side, topped with olive oil or a refined marinade. Time does the rest, deepening flavours and softening textures into perfect harmony.
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The Art of Flavour
We use only the finest fish — large, naturally rich in flavour and Omega-3. Paired with organic olive oil and the best ingredients from organic farms, seasoned with Brittany sea salt, and refined through generations. Never rushed, never imitated. That is what makes our sardines exceptional.
Millésime Vintage Sardines
— a rare catch with an extraordinary taste
Carefully selected at the best time of year and preserved like fine wine
Aging gives the flesh a tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture and taste
Richer in Omega-3, protein and vitamins,
A gourmet experience — each year brings its own subtle character.
There are approximately 24 notably recognized species of sardines worldwide but…
Not all sardines
are created equal
Sardina Pilchardus
is the only true European sardine
— a genuine delicacy.
Other sardines (Sardinella, Sardinops, etc.) are generally tropical, diverse, and mass-produced for global trade.
Available only where quality is valued
La Grande Epicerie
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
CARREFOUR
Gillardeau La Boutique
Parisien Epicerie
Kaviari Delikatessen
Choppe de La Lune Bordeaux
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