The Hôpital-Saint-Jean truffle market opened its doors on Sunday January 12 at 9 a.m. It is cold, 18 exhibitors are present in the multipurpose room, on the tables in front of them are baskets whose contents cannot be seen, because they are each covered with a cloth. When the bell rings, the cloths are removed and a total of 14,300 kg of truffles spread their scent and are offered to buyers. Mr. Viletart, president of the association of truffle growers of Martel, Causse and Vallée de la Dordogne and president of the Lot departmental federation, is very satisfied: “It's exceptional, we have truffles of great quality, and it There is also the quantity. It has been a long time since we have seen such a beautiful market. 18 kg were brought, we selected 14,300 kg.
The sub-prefect, Madame Amel Tir, congratulated the producers. The Black Diamond Brotherhood examined the baskets and considered that the truffles on display were of high quality. Will Hôpital-Saint-Jean become the most popular truffle market in the north of the department?
1st prize for the finest quality for Mr. Pauty from Saint-Julien-Maumont, 2nd prize for the most beautiful communal basket for Mrs. Poquet, 3rd prize for the largest truffle, 217 gr for Mr. Bouillagou, 4th prize for the smallest communal basket in young boy Amédé Chaumeil de Sarrazac.
-There were many buyers, the most beautiful truffles sold for €900 per kg.
