Back and forth, hither and yon – whether on my habitual trajectory between Touraine and Paris or further afield… destinations, encounters, events and observations I can’t resist sharing.
Competition in the haut olive oil category is on a par with fine wine.
Top of the line French oil is from Provence*, and one savvy producer – Chateau d’Estaublon – is carving a niche straddling the fragrance and food categories. The minimalist spray flacon and carton are inspired by Chanel perfume, and the description “hints of fresh cut grass with a slightly fervent finish” made me want to spritz it on my neck.
They suggest spraying it on vegetables, salad or fresh pasta. The flavor is light and quite delicious.
I received mine as a hostess gift from a chic Parisian woman. It is so quintessentially French that it may become my go-to-gift to bring over when visiting friends in the States.
For the moment is is distributed in the US by World Harvest Foods of Missouri, but their mark up is surprisingly steep. Must have something to do with weight of the thick glass. Best to hold off until your next visit.
*The official appellation is AOP les Baux-de-Provence.
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