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A range of varieties that gives the Taurenne PDO its full aromatic complexity...

From its beginnings, Taurenne was an agricultural estate. The land is rugged and interspersed with stone. Water is plentiful but turbulent. Since 1950, natural vegetation had reclaimed the former agricultural plots. To revitalize this land, extensive clearing and deforestation work was undertaken. 11,000 trees were planted between 1999 and 2017.

Planting density, in accordance with the specifications of the Provence Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), is limited to 280 trees per hectare. This allows each tree to develop harmoniously. The management of the olive trees—pruning, fertilization, irrigation, and harvesting—is carried out according to the recommendations of the Provence PDO.

A harsh land that mingles with stone, abundant but tempestuous water...

The planted varieties meet the desired flavor profile while also addressing the specific constraints of the Aupsois climate and terroir. Indeed, in Taurenne, only varieties that can withstand harsh winter temperatures and the strong mistral wind are suitable. Bouteillan is the most prominent of these, along with Aglandau, Grossane, Cayon, and Petit Ribier.

This range of varieties allows the AOP Provence produced in Taurenne to achieve its full aromatic complexity and also lends its distinctive character to the single-varietal oils. A few trees of the Italian Frantoio variety have also been introduced to the estate.