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Our Olive Oil Story
A Brief History of Olive Oil in Provence and Our Domain
The story of olive oil in Provence is as old as civilization itself, and our domain at Entrecasteaux is a living testament to this enduring legacy.
- Our olive oil production, started in 2018 and is the latest chapter in a story century in the making.
- We blend time-honoured traditions with modern, sustainable practices.
- Our diverse landscape - cultivated groves, vineyards, and wild lands - reflects the rich biodiversity of Provence.
- We carefully nurtured these resurrected olive trees, honouring centuries of agricultural heritage.
- A small vineyard and fruit trees were added, complementing the olive groves.
- Importantly, we dedicated 2/3 of the property to wild growth, providing a haven for local flora and fauna.
- In 1967, our family acquired the property, finding a ruin, an old well, and the resilient stumps of olive trees.
- Nature's tenacity prevailed - new branches sprouted from the ancient roots, symbolizing the rebirth of Provence's olive tradition.
- In 1956, a catastrophic frost devastated olive groves across Provence.
- Many ancient trees, including those on our land, were reduced to stumps.
- Our property, with its ancient well and olive tree stumps, has been part of this tradition for hundreds of years.
- Generation after generation tended these groves, shaping the land.
- 2,500 years ago, the Phocaeans introduced olive trees to Marseille.
- The Romans expanded olive cultivation throughout Provence.
At Domaine d'Entrecasteaux, every bottle of oil is more than just a product. It's a celebration of resilience, a testament to the land's ability to renew itself, and a continuation of a legacy that spans centuries. When you taste our oil, you're experiencing the culmination of hundreds of years of Provençal tradition, the revival of ancient roots, and our family's commitment to preserving this precious heritage.