Description
Matured olive oil from Moulin Cornille : a quintessence of Provençal aromas
Alpilles oil mill
Located in Maussane-Les-Alpilles on the southern slope of the Baux de Provence massif, the Baux Valley Olive Cooperative 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.
A mystery, or rather a manufacturing secret, makes olive oil from the oil mill in Maussane les Alpilles a truly top-of-the-range product : un inimitable taste that we recognize among all.
The Jean-Marie Cornille mill acquired with its famous olive oil with an old-fashioned taste, today called “matured olive oil“, a worldwide reputation. A unique oil in the world that the greatest restaurants use for their recipes. Some starred restaurants even dare to make pastries, the flavors are so intense..
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.
The secret of Moulin Cornille’s matured olive oil !
Usually in all oil mills, matured olive oil is made from green olives which are stored away from light in large crates (boxes) at controlled temperature for a few days.
Le cornille mill has this particularity of storing the olives in the historic attic of the mill. This attic ventilated by the cool mistral of December allows the olive to ripen slowly during 4 to 5 days before being crushed then pressed.
Flavor of ripe fruit from the Alpilles
L’olive oil matured develops aromas of black tapenade, ripe fruit and cooked artichoke. The heat is very light at the start of the season, disappears thereafter and gives a very sweet oil with less bitterness.
This Provençal specialty is traditional for giving a top-of-the-range olive oil for your recipes..
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 ?
Lmatured olive oil is a Provençal exception, 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.
A rich-tasting oil with flavors of cooked artichoke, tapenade, sourdough bread and even cocoa. Cornille matured oil will inspire you with the most original recipes. Great pastry chefs have even distinguished themselves by offering madeleines with matured oil !
Fred –
An exceptional oil !!
jean-jeans (verified owner) –
Particularly fragrant olive oil. It is perfect for seasoning salads and even more tomatoes. Sometimes I even pour it into a teaspoon and eat it plain..
Cornelia Krauss (verified owner) –
Oil is very very beautiful. Service is great !!!
The best oil, that I ever had. Perfect with salad and fish and just with bread.
The delivery comes promptly.
florence.nicolle (verified owner) –
A very fragrant oil !! A real treat on salads, tomatoes or steamed fish…. An incomparable taste. I'm addicted !!
daizy5713@gmail.com (verified owner) –
I used to go to the leases of provence to buy my oil, but given the circumstances I am happy to be able to order online.
Very good oil that is all the rage with all my entourage, quick delivery.
Excellent
Masse Chantal –
A firework of flavors
very fruity … A pure delight
GARELLI (verified owner) –
Very good product, to eat with raw vegetables, very pleasant taste, subtle scent. I recommend this olive oil to all lovers of authentic products
Christiane GARELLI (verified owner) –
excellent very fragrant oil. ideal on raw vegetables. product that I recommend for its quality. to discover for connoisseurs of authentic products.
Knight –
I have been taking this olive oil for more than 15 years and zero defects
Very beautiful house that is the Moulin Cornille in this very beautiful village of the Alpilles
What happiness
Bernard Douzenel (verified owner) –
A light trickle on my fresh pasta ! A delight !
TAVERNIER –
Huge… 3 drops are enough !
CAPLAIN MAURICE (verified owner) –
Serious work of “Provençalbox” Delivery time respected, matured olive oil “Moulin Cornille” high quality and excellent. The taste of the fruit stands out, this oil is not bitter.
Sarah (verified owner) –
I am a fan of this olive oil and delighted to be able to order it online.
only downside : the bottles are not well enough protected during delivery.
I ordered two metal canisters and they arrived damaged. Luckily I didn't take a glass bottle.
fga –
Hello Sarah, thank you for your constructive comment. It is true that carriers are not always kind despite the care we take with our packaging.. We are nevertheless delighted to know that you like the oil so much and that it will enhance all your dishes..