THE RIVIERA VISCOUNT

Bright lemon zest, sweet blueberry depth, and a tender, cultured crumb.

Freshly baked with the finest ingredients, and always to order.

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Price range: £3.50 through £5.00

Size

Sliced

Clear

The Viscount arrives with the lengthening light, as the Riviera stirs beneath citrus groves and sea-washed skies. There is about him the clarity of lemon blossom in spring — bright, assured, and quietly invigorating.

At first encounter he appears all polish and pale tailoring, but those who linger discover something deeper. Beneath the brightness rests a cultivated richness, dark as ripening berries warmed by the southern sun.

He favours terrace mornings, salt-touched air, and conversation that carries both lift and substance. Never sharp, never heavy, he holds his composure with an ease that feels entirely seasonal.

In every gathering he brings freshness.
And leaves behind a depth not easily forgotten.

The Riviera Viscount approaches the table with seasonal ease and a quiet expectation of light. Gently warmed rather than hurried, his crumb softens and opens, revealing brightness first and depth thereafter. He rewards patience.

At breakfast, he favours generosity without excess. Thick slices are best met with cultured salted butter, applied liberally, followed by a spoon of lemon curd. The butter tempers his radiance; the curd sharpens it. Fresh blueberries alongside are welcome, but never compulsory. The morning should feel lifted, not laden.

By late morning, he proves equally composed beneath whipped mascarpone or ricotta, lightly sweetened and finished with a trace of lemon zest. A restrained blueberry compote, warmed just enough to loosen its richness, sits comfortably at his side. Always balanced. Nothing cloying.

Come afternoon, he carries himself with quiet distinction alongside mild chèvre or fresh cream cheeses, and simple fruit preserves that respect his brightness without overwhelming it. He does not require embellishment. He benefits from discretion.

To drink, he prefers companions of similar temperament: Earl Grey, light Darjeeling, a dry Prosecco, or chilled limoncello. Fresh. Assured. Entirely in season.

The Riviera Viscount is best enjoyed fresh within 24–48 hours of his arrival — his crust proud, his crumb lively. To keep him in fine form, rest him cut-side down upon a board or wrap him in paper; never plastic, for it dulls both spirit and crust alike.

Should the days run on, he remains ever-dependable: warm him gently at 170°C for 6–8 minutes to revive his noble character. For longer keeping, slice before freezing — he thaws gracefully, ready to toast and serve as if newly baked.

Avoid refrigeration; it tempers his tang and lessens his charm.

Organic WHEAT FLOUR (44%), dried blueberries (11%), lemon juice (5%), orange juice (5%), sugar (2%), honey (1%), salt (1%), lemon zest, sourdough starter (contains WHEAT FLOUR).

Allergens in CAPITALS. Suitable for vegetarians.

Offered in two considered sizes: ‘Regular’ at approximately 950g, or ‘Small’ at approximately 650g. There’s a time for each.

NOTES FROM THE TABLE

He favours terrace mornings, salt-touched air, and conversation that carries both lift and substance. Never sharp, never heavy, he holds his composure with an ease that feels entirely seasonal.

In every gathering he brings freshness.
And leaves behind a depth not easily forgotten.

Weight	N/A
Size	Regular, Small
Sliced	Not Sliced, Sliced

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