Cherries are cherries.
France has over 100 varieties of cherries. Vaucluse and Rhône produce the most cherries in France. In French markets, you’ll find:
- Burlat (an early, plump, sweet variety)
- Bigarreau (a firm and juicy variety)
- Montmorency (cherries used in clafoutis and kirsch).
The cherry tree photographs are from a property in Normandy where an aunt lives. It is an old hybrid tree, likely self-seeded and wildish, but every year it performs with loyalty. No fertilizers. No fuss. Just sun, rain, and a little patience.
I visited Normandy this week. The cherry tree reminded me of a 2017 song by Riccardo Tronca, from his A Couple of Cherries album called “Cherries”:
“Cherries shine red in the light of the sun
Tell me your secrets, I’ll give you my life …
Cherries are cherries and you are my love.”
MERCHANDISE
