Salonenque olive oil

Château Virant’s smoothest and most velvety cuvée, a true emblem of our historic homeland. This single-varietal wine showcases a unique local grape variety, cultivated here for centuries. Its exquisitely delicate profile reveals subtle notes of green apple and fresh almond — described as ‘delicate green fruit’ — offering a texture of unrivalled creaminess.

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Immerse yourself in the world of premium olive oils with our Salonenque cuvée, an exceptional single-variety oil made from a single, unique variety of olive. The Salonenque, the premier variety of the Salon-de-Provence region where it has been cultivated for hundreds of years, reveals all its subtlety here. The olives are harvested in the heart of our estate and immediately pressed in our mill.

On the palate, this is a lightly intense, beautifully balanced oil, revealing delicate aromas of artichoke, hazelnut and fresh apple. Its very subtle bitterness and pungency provide just the right amount of structure to ensure the perfect preservation of this precious liquid. Mild and approachable, it is the ideal starting point for discovering, step by step, the aromatic palette of olive oils, before moving on to more intense fruity varieties.

Pairing

With a lovely, light intensity, this olive oil is equally enjoyable when used raw or in cooking. It has been created to bring out the best in dishes with mild, delicate flavours:

Everyday accompaniments: It pairs deliciously with rice dishes, fresh pasta and homemade gratins.

Fish & Vegetables: Ideal on raw or cooked fish, steamed vegetables, and for enhancing Niçoise salads, courgette salads or grated carrots.

Olive oil is a living product that does not go off, but requires careful handling. Unlike wine, it does not improve with age: it is a fresh fruit juice best enjoyed within a year.

To ensure it retains all its nutritional properties and its precious ‘green fruit’ notes, be sure to protect it from its three enemies: light, air and heat. Simply store it in a cool cupboard and remember to close the cap tightly after each use.

Having been committed to sustainable and responsible viticulture for many years — recognised by the High Environmental Value (HVE) label — Virant is now taking a new step forward with an ambitious agro-ecological transition, centred on restoring and maintaining soil life.

Plant cover, limiting inputs, and encouraging natural beneficial organisms: every practice is designed to nurture the estate’s biodiversity and strengthen the natural balance of our 46 hectares of olive groves.

We never enter this oil into competitions as it is produced in very small quantities. However, at the request of our importers or customers, we do so.

That is how our Salonenque olive oil won a silver medal at the Olive Oil Japan competition in 2020.

OriginOlive oil from France, Provence region, France
ClassificationExtra Virgin
VintageCurrent year's vintage
HarvestThe Salonenque variety is harvested exclusively in October. It is the earliest-ripening variety
Area10 hectares of the estate are planted with the Salonenque variety
LocationOur olive groves are located in Lançon-Provence and La-Fare-Les-Olivers 
AllergensThe olive contains none of the 14 allergens subject to mandatory labelling
Cooking temperatureThe smoke point is 210°

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