La Belle-Iloise are an iconic French producer, renowned for their beautiful tins and delicious produce. Since 1932 they have been producing tins of sardines and mackerel from Quiberon, Brittany the home of French sardines. Now it is run by Caroline Hilliet, the granddaughter of founder, Georges Hilliet. We highly recommend a trip to one of their magnificent stores during any trip to France.
 
These firm, meaty mackerel fillets are bathed in fruity olive oil and brightened with lemon and a delicate blend of five berries—pink peppercorn, black pepper, coriander, juniper, and Sichuan pepper—for a gently aromatic finish. The result is warming, balanced and just a little bit unexpected.
Serving Suggestion and Wine Pairing:
Serve on a green lentil salad with herbs and Dijon vinaigrette, or flake onto buttered rye with capers and pickled shallot. Pair with a white Bordeaux for a soft, rounded contrast or an Australian Pinot Gris from the Mornington Peninsula for a fresh, food-friendly local option.