Provence organic extra virgin olive oil
The production of olive oils in France is much less than the neighboring countries of Spain or Italy. Because of the climate, olive trees can only grow in the south-eastern part of the country, but the oil quality is considered as one of the best, due to specific varieties of olives, soil, climate and traditional methods of harvesting and cold pressing, that give it a fruity aroma and a very distinctive flavor.
Provencal olive oil has also a very low acidity level and high content of polyphenols.
We have selected some rich tasty olive oils directly from small organic producers we have met in Provence.
“Mas de Craponne” is a farm located in the plain of Crau, east of Arles city, run by Rey Family for 60 years.
They are currently completing the process of organic farming conversion.
They grow 3279 olive trees of AOC Provence varieties: mainly Salonenque, Aglandau, Cayon, Bouteillan, and other specific varieties such as Ascolana.
They produce now 2 varieties of organic extra virgin olive oils:
AOC Provence
It is a blend of 4 specific varieties from Provence: Salonenque, Cayon, Aglandau, Bouteillan. It is a fruity and spicy oil with aromas well balanced of cut grass, apple and raw artichoke.
Ascolana Tenera
Made from only one variety, the tender olive of Ascoli, that gives an oil fruity and sweet, with harmonious aromas of truffle and artichoke. Known from ancient Roma for its delicacy, it was considered by Pline the Elder as one of the best.
It is a very unique olive oil greatly appreciated by the gourmets.
Noteworthy: These high quality olive oils are obtained by traditional mechanical process and are not filtered. That is the reason why you will find a sediment in the bottom of the bottle. This sediment does not alter the quality of the oil, it is insteed a quality guarantee, and of course, it can be used in the cooking in the same way you would used olive paste.
当店は、老舗レオナールパルリ社の日本総輸入代理店でございます。当店のカリソン・デクスは全てがレオナールパルリ社となります。
【レオナール・パルリ社とは？】
レオナール・パルリ社は、南フランスの古都エクス-アン-プロヴァンスの最も歴史あるカリソン・デクス専門店です。
創業者の開発した独特のアーモンド粉砕技法から生れる食感、地中海沿岸で採れる風味豊かなアーモンド（43%）とフランス産メロンとスペイン産オレンジピールの自家製コンフィ（42%）から生れる優しい風味は、他社の追随を許さないレオナール・パルリ社製カリソン・デクスの特徴となっております。
創業当時、街で創作活動をしていたセザンヌ（1839-1906）が、たびたびお店を訪れたと伝えられています。またその昔、若くしてルネ王に嫁いだジャンヌ王妃が、初めて笑みを浮かばせたお菓子としても知られています。
微笑みを呼ぶカリソン・デクスは幸せを呼ぶ銘菓です。