I thought I read somewhere that at the Maille mustard boutique in Paris one could purchase fresh dijon mustard that they would transfer from a large crock into the jars you'd buy. Can anyone tell me if that is correct? If so, is there any problem in bringing it back to the US?

I have no idea if you can bring it back but it would have to be in your suitcase unless it was less than 3 oz.They used to have that big crock but I usually buy the little jars.I think the stuff in the jars was just the usual mustard but they have fancy containers. I liked all the different kinds -saffron,rouille,green preppercorn,etc.It is near the Madeline.

Hi,

I brought the mustard back from their shop in Dijon. Since I alwats carry bubble wrap, I wrapped the jars well and put them in among our dirt clothes for cushioning. We got a wide variety of flavors we cannot find here.

Since the jars were sealed, we had no problem bringing them in. You just can't put them in carry on so have to put them in checked luggage.

I brought back several jars in my checked luggage, including one of those little crocks filled from the big crock. I suggest avoiding the shallot flavor--tastes like soap to me.

We just returned from Paris last week and we took our three crocks with us for refills. The mustard you buy here at William Sonoma just doesn't taste the same. I wrapped my jugs in bubble wrap and took them in our checked bags. After having them all filled, we rewrapped them in our bubble wrap, put them in pastic bags just in case and, again, checked them through. They all made the trip just fine, but one of them leaked just a tiny bit. Thank goodness, we had brought those plastic bags for protection. It is just so much fun having them filled from the taps.

Sharon J

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I suggest avoiding the shallot flavor--tastes like soap to me.

Last September I bought a little sampler pack of four different mustards at the Maille shop, and the BEST was the Chardonnay flavored. (And I don't even like Chardonnay wine!) We opened the jars for an hors d'oeuvres spread one night in our apartment, and it was my favorite by far.

Now, like Kim with her hunt for Curry Mustard, I look everywhere for Chardonnay Mustard!

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BEST was the Chardonnay flavored.

Colleen, That is our favorite as well.

Sharon J

Anyone want to try shallot? I'll be happy to trade it for Chardonnay...

Chris, have you tried the Chablis? Also, excellent. That is the other one I always purchase.

Sharon J

Thanks to all of you for your responses! I will definitely try the Chardonnay and Chablis mustards. And I look forward to filling a crock with their fresh Dijon mustard.