Moutarderie Fallot, Traditional mustard mill in Beaune, France
Moutarderie Fallot is a mustard mill in Beaune that processes brown mustard seeds using cold wet grinding with millstones. This method preserves the seeds' essential oils while allowing the production team to work with various local ingredients.
The mill was founded in 1840 and came under the Fallot family in 1928. It remains the last independent mustard producer operating in the region.
The mill holds a protected origin label that reflects its deep roots in Burgundian food traditions. You can see how artisanal production methods remain central to local heritage here.
You can join guided tours through the factory and explore a museum section showing the production methods. An on-site shop lets you purchase the finished products.
The mill produces mustard with verjus de Bourgogne, a juice made from unripe grapes, using a recipe developed in 1925. This ingredient gives the final product its distinctive sharp taste.
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