Description
Alpilles oil mill
Located in Maussane-Les-Alpilles on the southern slope of the Baux de Provence massif, the Olive cooperative of the valley of Les Baux produces Moulin Jean-Marie Cornille olive oil. The olive mill received the distinction Living heritage company. The vaulted building of Moulin Jean-Marie Cornille was built between 1600 et 1620. Private property of the Lord of Manville, the mill became cooperative in 1924.
The Jean-Marie Cornille mill acquired with its famous olive oil with an old-fashioned taste, today called “matured olive oil“, a worldwide reputation, but did not neglect his fruity green. An oil that the greatest restaurants use for their recipes.
A.O.P. of the Valley of Les Baux
Olive oil A.O.P. of the Valley of Les Baux is made from five varieties of fruit. Each olive brings a specificity to finally give a soft and balanced oil.
- Main varieties : Salonenque, Beruguette, Coarse, Verdale.
- Secondary varieties : Picholine and some local varieties.
Secondary varieties cannot exceed 10% you are guarding.
Green fruit from the Maussane cooperative
Green fruitiness generally defines olive oils that come from olives picked at their full maturity..
On the nose and in the mouth, l’olive oil will offer a dominant of fresh grass. You will perceive aromas of artichoke, bell pepper. This oil can present ardence and a certain bitterness. Classified oils fruity green are excellent to accompany old-fashioned tomatoes or at the end of cooking on your vegetable recipes.
The producers Maussane oil mill develop an original green fruitiness. It is made respecting the ancestral traditions of Provence.
The health benefits of olive oil
Olive oil is loaded with oleic acid, and monounsaturated fatty acid, which prevents cardiovascular symptoms. Olive oil contains few omegas 6 disastrous for health. Loaded with polyphenols, olive oil preserves blood vessels from oxidative stress.
Olive oil is the basis of the Mediterranean diet, which reduces the risk of heart attack but also of some cancers.
How to use old fashioned flavored oil ?
L’green fruity olive oil is a tradition in Provence, a jewel that must be pampered to obtain the slightest flavor. Keep the oil away from heat and light and consume it within 6 month after opening. These are the basic tips to keep all the flavor of the oil.
Like all olive oils, that of the Cornille mill will lose all its aromas and benefits past 70°C. It is therefore advisable to use the oil as a seasoning, or at the end of cooking to enhance the taste of your recipes.
An oil rich in taste with hazelnuts, fresh almonds, floral or vegetal notes sometimes accompanied by a slight ardor on the finish. Oil from the Cornille mill will inspire you with the most original recipes.
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