OUR EXPERTISE
We specialise in making churned butter and matured creams.
Le Gall Master buttermaker
Le Gall Master Buttermaker: The Guardian of Tradition
At Maison Le Gall, we take pride in being the leading producer of churned butter using traditional barrel churning. This time-honored method allows cream to be slowly churned and mixed, creating exceptional texture and flavor.
Our Master Buttermakers oversee this crucial stage with precision and passion. It takes months of training to earn the prestigious title of Master Buttermaker, a role that goes far beyond simply overseeing an automated process. These artisans see, smell, taste, and anticipate—waiting for the perfect moment when the butter reaches its optimum aroma and texture.
This is the work of a true expert, a conductor of flavors, and a guardian of a century-old tradition.
The Art of Churned Butter
🔹 Time makes the difference – It takes nearly 24 hours to craft 1 kg of traditional churned butter, compared to just 1 hour for industrial butter.
🔹 A sought-after delicacy – This meticulous process explains why Le Gall butter is highly valued by Michelin-starred chefs and gourmet kitchens worldwide.
At Maison Le Gall, we have always championed a cuisine of quality, where taste, authenticity, and pleasure take center stage—cooking that respects tradition while evolving with modern desires.
Our traditional production process allows for significant human intervention, as the butter is not churned automatically. It must be adapted to the milk we receive and the changing seasons. That’s why our Master Buttermakers play such a crucial role, their expertise is essential to ensuring the quality of our finished products.
A question of expertise...
And common sense
A Matter of Expertise… and Common Sense
Our Master Buttermakers and Creamers embody excellence every day. Their mission? To delight all gourmets, lovers of authentic flavors, and passionate cooks who take the time to create and share meals with their loved ones.
At Maison Le Gall, this commitment to exceptional taste runs deep : it’s been at the heart of our butter-making tradition and all our products since the very beginning. With passion and patience, our Master Buttermakers and Creamers craft a wide range of authentic, seasonal, and locally sourced products. These traditional creations develop rich aromas, refined flavors, and meticulous textures, perfect for both everyday indulgence and festive occasions.
From start to finish, our senses guide us through the butter-making process. We listen to the sound of the butter churning, inhale its evolving aromas, and recognize the precise moment when it reaches perfection.
We observe its color and texture, ensuring it looks just right. We touch it as it emerges from the churn, feeling its consistency. And, of course, we taste it, savoring the subtle variations in flavor that change with the seasons.
Mastering this craft takes time, patience, and a deep connection to our senses.
Sometimes, Good Things Take Time...
Our passionate experts take the time to craft butter and cream using traditional methods because they know the results will meet your highest expectations. Every step of the process is carefully paced to create exceptional flavors so you can enjoy them however you like, whether it’s a quick bite, a shared family moment, or a special celebration.
We want these moments to be filled with pleasure, taste, and quality. That’s why we take the time to listen, connect with you, share our products, and continuously improve them.
At Maison Le Gall, we believe in building a lasting relationship of trust—one that, like our butter, only gets better with time.
The Exquisite Taste of Cream
To create exceptional butter, you first need outstanding cream!
That’s why we carefully select and oversee the maturation of our creams. Left to mature for hours with carefully chosen cultures, our cream forms the perfect foundation for butter-making. It is then packaged directly in jars (Crème Fleurette whipping cream) or pots (thick cream), making it an essential ingredient for cooking.
LE GALL creams are highly regarded for their distinctive flavors and technical qualities in the kitchen. With a texture that falls between liquid and thick cream, they are lightly matured with selected milk cultures, ensuring a unique consistency, no acidity, and excellent performance in all your recipes.
Renowned French chefs and Meilleurs Ouvriers de France have praised their exceptional quality!
Our manufacturing secrets...
For our Crème Fleurette whipping cream, we incorporate carefully selected cultures and allow them to mature. This process enhances the cream’s smoothness and unique texture without adding the acidity of double cream. Thin yet creamy, with an excellent expansion rate (whipping quickly into a light, airy consistency), it is a versatile ingredient, perfect for both pastries and savory dishes.
Our thick cream undergoes a slightly longer maturation process, giving it a richer texture and a more pronounced flavor compared to Crème Fleurette.
The LE GALL range of Crème fraiche offers premium products designed to elevate your pastries and gourmet desserts.
Fluffy, thick, light...
At Maison Le Gall, we bring you a range of high-quality creams with carefully refined textures, perfect for both everyday cooking and special occasions. Crafted with passion and patience by our expert creamers, each product reflects our commitment to authenticity.
Our recipes contain no artificial colors or preservatives and are proudly made in Brittany, the result of our creamers’ expertise!
