Le Creuset has clearly never been afraid of colour. Volcanic orange has become one of the most recognisable pieces of cookware in the world (and in our own kitchens, too), and while everyone went absolutely MAD for this year's rich forest green shade, Forêt, there's another brand-new shade that's heading in a completely different direction..
Meet Château, Le Creuset's newest colourway. It's described as a soft blue-grey neutral colour that takes inspiration by weathered stone, slate roofs and timeless architecture of historic French châteaux. Ooh La La! It's calming and looks like a very versatile shade for most home cooks.
If you've always loved the idea of owning a Le Creuset casserole but felt the iconic Volcanic orange (or even the bold, deep green Forêt) was a little too much for your kitchen, Château might just be the colour you've been waiting for. It's seriously elegant, blending just as happily into classic countryside kitchens as it would a sleek city-style space.
Le Creuset describes Château as a shade that shifts beautifully with the light, appearing softer and airier during the day before taking on a deeper, moodier blue-grey tone as evening falls. It's inspired by materials that become more beautiful with age, from weathered limestone walls to old slate roofs, giving it a timeless quality rather than feeling trend-led.
Launching exclusively in the UK from today, 1 October at Harrods, Le Creuset boutiques and online, the collection includes many of the brand's most iconic cast iron pieces, from the signature Round and Oval Casseroles to Shallow Casseroles, skillets and everyday stoneware. You'll also find mugs, ramekins, spoon rests, spatulas and the brand's much-loved whistling kettle, so there's something for every budget if you're looking to introduce the new colour into your kitchen.
While bright cookware will always have its place, there are plenty of people who love Le Creuset's quality but have been waiting for a colour that's a little quieter. Sophisticated, timeless and endlessly versatile, Château might just be the colour we've all been waiting for.
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
