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France has about 30,000 olive farmers across 12 different regions and produces between 3000-6000 tons of olive oil every year, the majority of which qualifies as extra virgin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike many territories in the Mediterranean basin, olive trees were first introduced into Southern France by the Romans. Olive culture thrived in France from the the Middle Ages, when many villages had an olive mill, all the way into the mid-20th century. However, a momentous freeze in the 1950s decimated olive production, leading many farmers to begin replacing their groves with grape vines. Over the last few decades olive production in the South of France has rebounded, largely due to the acknowledged health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMost olive oil production occurs in the South of France with its typical Mediterranean climate and and chalky, calcareous soils. Olive trees in France are often found beside woods and hilly scrubland, and among grape vines, lavender and other fruit trees. Some of the main olive varieties in France include Aglandau, Beruguette, Bouteillan, Grossane, Lucques, Picholine and Salonenque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"le-chateau-destoublon-beruguette","title":"Estoublon Beruguette w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced exclusively from Béruguette variety olives grown in the Vallée des Baux-de-Provence, this extraordinary extra virgin olive oil is grassy, sharp and intense with flavors of fresh almond and green hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has plenty of bitter notes and a very characteristic spicy side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of this oil use it to braise fish and poultry, and with leeks, tomatoes and pissaladière.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also gives a wonderful depth of flavor to spiced cakes and fruity tarts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estoublon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40477168009378,"sku":"CDE-B-EE02","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-CDE-Beruguette.jpg?v=1780578356"},{"product_id":"le-chateau-destoublon-picholine","title":"Estoublon Picholine w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced exclusively from Picholine olives grown in the AOP-certified Estoublon estate in the Vallée des Baux-de-Provence, this monovarietal extra virgin olive oil captures the variety at its most expressive and characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen and distinctive on the nose — aromas of tomato vine and olive leaf give way to fresh artichoke, green herbs, and a clean peppery edge. On the palate, the bitterness is pronounced and focused, with a sharp, lingering finish that defines Picholine at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural flavor enhancer: drizzle over fish carpaccio, tartare, ceviche, or bitter greens — and try it as a finishing touch over ice cream or sorbets, where its bold character creates something truly unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estoublon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40477168205986,"sku":"CDE-B-EE03","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-CDE-Picholine.jpg?v=1780577098"},{"product_id":"le-chateau-destoublon-bouteillan","title":"Estoublon Bouteillan w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the AOP-certified Estoublon estate in the Vallée des Baux-de-Provence, this monovarietal extra virgin olive oil captures the Bouteillan variety at its most vivid and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it opens with bold vegetal aromas — fresh tomato vine, cut grass, and green pepper — giving way to artichoke and asparagus, with a clean, bright edge. On the palate, the bitterness is clearly present and deliberate, with a sharp, lingering finish characteristic of Bouteillan at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed raw: drizzle over tomato carpaccio, bitter green salads, grilled fish, or garden salads to let its full vegetal complexity come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estoublon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40477217030306,"sku":"CDE-B-EE05","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-CDE-Bouteillan.jpg?v=1780577663"},{"product_id":"le-chateau-destoublon-grossane","title":"Estoublon Grossane w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eExclusively from the rare Grossane variety at the Estoublon estate in the heart of Provence's Alpilles, this monovarietal extra virgin olive oil is one of France's most delicate and distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElegant and soft on the palate, with vibrant citrus aromas, fresh apple, a hint of lychee, and the characteristic buttery richness Grossane is prized for. Bitterness and pungency are barely perceptible — a feather-light finish that never overwhelms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptional cold-applied: drizzle it over garden salads, fresh seafood, and shellfish, or use it as an exquisite finishing touch on fruit desserts. One of the rare oils that crosses effortlessly from savory to sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estoublon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40477258088610,"sku":"CDE-B-EE09","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-CDE-Grossane.jpg?v=1780579277"},{"product_id":"le-chateau-destoublon-salonenque","title":"Estoublon Salonenque w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extra virgin olive oil is produced exclusively from Salonenque variety olives grown on Estoublon estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh, herbaceous, buttery and round, the oil has aromas of fresh cut grass and herbs, ideal on delicate garden greens, steamed vegetables and potatoes and is particularly excellent on ice cream and strawberry salad with basil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estoublon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40477258154146,"sku":"CDE-B-EE10","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-CDE-Salonenque.jpg?v=1780578742"},{"product_id":"the-organic-mediterranean-package","title":"The Organic Mediterranean Package","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARIA ORGANIC\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aria Organic extra virgin olive oil is made from Koroneiki olives which are organically farmed without the use of chemicals or artificial fertilizers. 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