But who is she?
Also known as the Saint John’s truffle, or commonly called Tuber aestivum, the summer truffle also grows at the base of oak trees. You’ll find it in the soil from May through late August. It’s characterized by its beige interior marbled with white, which is why it’s sometimes called the white truffle. However, it’s different from the Alba truffle, also known as the Italian white truffle.
The Delight of Summer
Its aroma is more subtle, different from that of the black truffle. The summer truffle is known for its nutty flavor. For foodies, we recommend eating it raw with a pinch of salt—that’s the best way to experience its full flavor. For home cooks, the simplest recipes will bring out its flavor best: in a lamb’s lettuce salad; raw on fresh pasta; thinly sliced and placed on a cod fillet with a drizzle of olive oil… As long as you don’t cook it, let your culinary imagination run wild.
For a long time, this truffle was mistaken for Tuber uncinatum, the Burgundy truffle, but the latter does not grow in the same regions or during the same season.
Are summer truffles and black truffles related?
And yes, land suitable for black truffles can also produce summer truffles. These can coexist, but specifically in truffle fields that are in the process of being phased out (fields that are beginning to produce less, characterized by a high density of above-ground vegetation). The summer truffle prefers an environment with a high tree density—more than 1,000 trees per hectare—unlike the black truffle, which thrives at a density of around 200 trees per hectare.
Are summer truffles always white?
Not quite, because throughout its harvest season, its flesh gradually turns brown, changing from creamy white to light brown or even beige. In fact, it reaches full maturity starting in mid-June—a time of year when we begin to enjoy raw vegetables with a nice glass of rosé. A bruschetta made with slices of summer truffles, tomato slices, and chunks of burrata—a great way to kick off the summer.
Online Store
We offer an online store where you can order your truffles securely. For any order placed before 2:00 p.m., you’ll receive your delivery the next day at your home, your workplace, or any other address you choose.
Truffle-based products such as acacia honey with black truffles, truffle juice, olive oil, and white balsamic vinegar flavored with natural black truffle extract are available year-round in our online store.
Follow our events
You can also enjoy this summer truffle—also known as the Maïenque truffle—at all of our events this summer. These days, it’s hard not to notice the Jaumard family when they make an appearance at regional events—from the Carpentras Tennis Open and the Côté Sud fair in Aix-en-Provence to the spring festival in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the grape harvest festival in Avignon, the Vacqueyras Wine Festival, and their appearances at numerous wineries in the Ventoux and Côtes du Rhône regions for truffle and wine tastings.
A simple recipe to make at home this summer
To whet your appetite, you'll find the recipe for summer truffle bruschetta below. If you want to treat your guests to a delicious meal in less than 20 minutes, here's what you'll need first:
-100g of summer truffles (from La Truffe du Ventoux, of course) 
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-4 slices of bruschetta bread,
-2 balls of burrata or mozzarella di bufala,
-Olive oil,
-Pepper,
-Camargue fleur de sel,
Before you begin, preheat your oven to 150°C. Take the slices of bread and brush them with olive oil. Using a pastry brush will make this easier. Set the slices aside for about 6 minutes. Next, drain the burrata or mozzarella balls and wash the tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes and cheese balls into thin slices using a sharp knife. Use a mandoline or a vegetable grater to slice the summer truffles. We always tend to use more than we need, so be careful with your fingers. Arrange the cheese, truffle, and tomato in alternating layers on your warm bread. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for a few seconds and serve immediately as a side dish with a good glass of dry white wine.
Enjoy your meal!
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