🧾 Ingrédients :
French chestnuts 59.5%, sugar, glucose syrup, Cognac 2%, bourbon vanilla pods from Madagascar.
⚖️ Average nutritional values Per 100g:
- saturated fatty acids 0.2g
- Carbohydrates 72g Of which
- sugars 46g
- Protein 0.9g
- Salt 0.04g
Cognac Glazed Chestnuts from Provence
The Subtle Harmony of Fruit and Fire
HECOSFAIR’s Cognac Glazed Chestnuts embody the art of patience, refinement, and French craftsmanship.
Born from the encounter between two ancestral traditions — artisanal confectionery and the distillation of cognac — they marry the melting sweetness of chestnuts with the warmth of a noble spirit.
A tribute to slowness, indulgence, and the excellence of Provence.
1. A Golden Story — When Chestnut Meets Cognac
The story of the glazed chestnut is one of heritage and artistry. Since the Renaissance, French confectioners have perfected the delicate process of candying chestnuts in syrup, transforming a humble forest fruit into a translucent jewel.
By the 19th century, a more sophisticated version appeared — the Cognac glazed chestnut, where tradition met elegance.
At HECOSFAIR, this legacy comes to life in Provence, where sunlight, vanilla, and oak aromas blend in a delicate symphony of flavors.
2. The Terroir — The Nobility of the Fruit
It all begins in the chestnut groves of Provence, where each fruit is harvested by hand in autumn.
Only the finest chestnuts are selected — plump, golden, and flawless.
This meticulous selection ensures the smooth texture and pure, authentic flavor that make HECOSFAIR glazed chestnuts so exceptional.
Each fruit reflects the richness of its land — generous, sun-drenched, and naturally aromatic.
3. The Craft — A Slow and Precise Art
Making glazed chestnuts is an art of time and precision.
Each chestnut is wrapped in muslin and immersed in progressively thicker sugar syrups.
This traditional “under-tulle” candying process allows the syrup to gently penetrate the heart of the fruit without breaking it.
Then comes the master’s touch: fine Cognac is added to the syrup, and the chestnuts are left to rest and macerate for several months — about six in total.
This patient infusion gives the chestnuts a deep, complex aroma — hints of vanilla, oak, and dried fruit intertwine to reveal a warm, elegant harmony.
4. Cognac — Fire, Time, and Elegance
Cognac, the spirit of refinement, is born of time, grapes, and French mastery.
Double-distilled in copper stills and aged in oak barrels, it develops notes of dried fruit, honey, and soft spice.
In our glazed chestnuts, Cognac doesn’t dominate — it enhances, bringing warmth, depth, and a subtle lingering sweetness that elevates the entire experience.
Each bite is a meeting of earth and fire, nature and alchemy, tradition and emotion.
5. The Tasting — A Sensory Journey
Tasting a Cognac Glazed Chestnut is a true moment of indulgence.
The fruit melts gently on the palate, revealing the sweetness of the syrup and the warmth of the spirit in perfect balance.
Enjoy them at room temperature to let their full aromatic richness unfold — alone, or paired with:
A dark espresso or smoked black tea,
A glass of aged rum or Cognac,
Or a demi-sec Champagne for an elegant contrast.
6. Perfect Pairings — Wines, Teas & Spirits
Sweet wines: Sauternes, Monbazillac, or Loupiac.
Fortified wines: Banyuls, Rivesaltes, or vintage Port.
Aged spirits: Cognac XO, Armagnac, or old rum for rich, warm pairings.
Teas: Oolong or Darjeeling — subtle companions to vanilla and syruped notes.
7. Gourmet Inspirations — Recipes & Pairing Ideas
Cognac Chestnut Parfait
A vanilla ice cream base with chunks of Cognac glazed chestnuts — refined, delicate, and irresistible.
Christmas Yule Log with Chestnuts & Cognac
Chestnut cream, soft sponge cake, and golden Cognac glaze — a luxurious festive dessert.
Chestnut Tiramisu with Cognac
A French twist on the Italian classic: the coffee gives way to Cognac for a smooth, aromatic finish.
Savory touch:
Half a glazed chestnut on foie gras toast — a divine balance between sweetness, saltiness, and the warmth of the spirit.
8. The HECOSFAIR Commitment — Elegance, Ethics & Authenticity
At HECOSFAIR, we believe in ethical fine gastronomy — exceptional products made with transparency, traceability, and respect for artisans.
Our Cognac glazed chestnuts are crafted in Provence by a master confectioner recognized by Gault & Millau and Le Guide des Gourmands.
Every box reflects our philosophy:
✨ The right taste for all, natural elegance.
We celebrate regional excellence and human craftsmanship — preserving tradition while redefining the art of indulgence.
9. The Art of Gifting — A Gesture of True Refinement
Offering a box of HECOSFAIR Cognac Glazed Chestnuts is more than a gift — it’s an invitation to savor heritage, elegance, and emotion.
A symbol of French excellence and timeless pleasure, perfect for the holidays or as a gourmet gesture.
Each chestnut tells a story — of patience, artistry, and the beauty of slow creation.
Discover in Images — The Refined World of HECOSFAIR 🍂🥃
Through these images — nature and craftsmanship intertwine.
From chestnut forests to the art of candying, from golden Cognac to the final wrapping,
Each step celebrates the elegance of French savoir-faire and the authenticity of taste.
- Chestnut tree in bloom — white blossoms at the heart of the forest, a promise of a generous harvest.
- Chestnut burrs — green, spiky lace protecting autumn’s hidden treasures.
- Freshly fallen chestnuts — a symbol of nature’s celebration and the richness of the French terroir.
- Hand-sorted chestnuts — a meticulous selection keeping only the finest, a guarantee of sweetness and authenticity.
- Glazed chestnuts — the culmination of an ancestral art where patience, sugar, and passion transform the chestnut into a gourmet jewel.
The world of HECOSFAIR glazed chestnuts
From the raw fruit to refined indulgence — a visual journey through nature and tradition.
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Once the package has been opened, we advise you to keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from light and humidity, so that it retains all its nutritional and taste qualities.
Do not consume this product in case of allergy to shelled fruits and oilseeds (nuts).
