The name of the village is Maussane. The olive oil maker is Jean Marie Cornille. The tasting room was very pretty. The variety of different oils were awaiting us as we entered. A young woman, a member of the family, spoke perfect English and invited us to taste.
We tried 3 different oils and tasted them with a small plastic spoon. Much like wine, you let the oil slowly be pulled into your mouth, hold it and then swallow. It is surprising how they can taste differently. We chose one we liked a lot. It was only a small bottle of black olive oil and we paid 10 Euro.
This was excellent for our salads while we rented the small apartment in Provence. The Trout makes our vinaigrette and with using a fork, he gently whipped the oil with a small amount of Dijon and some lemon juice. It almost turned to mayonnaise in seconds. It was so very good.
Of course, the lettuce we found in the markets was soft and tender. Yes, we enjoyed!!
Sounds wonderful. Glad you are having such a good time.
ReplyDeleteCarol
Ah, the simple, exquisite pleasures...
ReplyDeleteMaussane is well known for its wonderful olive oil - and the village is pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteLife's simple pleasures can be the best, especially when they are enjoyed in France. Have a great weekend. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteWe visited there too. It's one of Patricia Well's favorite olive oils. Maussane is a lovely village too. Love your footed jar of Maille mustard. That would have had to find its way into my suitcase.
ReplyDeleteSam
That sounds wonderful - and the lettuce looks like a treat. Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt's too funny that we both blogged about olive oil! My post was a day or two ago....I do like many French olive oils, but I buy from Zatoun which I write about at thickethouse.
ReplyDeleteOk,now my mouth is watering. That oil sounds so delicious. I think I would have to buy more to bring home.
ReplyDeleteI hope you were able to bring some home - it sounds wonderful!
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