Poultry
French Mondain
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French Mondain emphasises the breed’s Gallic origin and traditional heavy-squab selection still used by French producers. Expect a plump, dark-meated young bird ideal for haute and bistro roasting, with flavour that stands up to wine reductions and wild mushrooms. Score for consistency of French farmed pigeonneau quality. Cook skin-on to protect the lean edge of the breast. A named way of ordering serious utility squab genetics.
Also known as: Mondain français, French Mondain
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French Mondain lines diverged as regional heavy utility pigeons.
National breeding reinforced Mondain as France’s big table pigeon.
Labelled French Mondain squab entered premium restaurant supply.
Producers continued French Mondain for export and domestic fine dining.