Château de Taurenne, Aups, France

The Château de Taurenne is steeped in history. The castle, founded in the eleventh century, is magnificent and imposing with its 5 round towers. It is the center of an area of 253 hectares located between Aups and Tourtour. The estate has 8500 olive trees.

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chris christian (13 months ago)
An olive oil of a very very high quality.. To taste even raw....

Yann FERNANDEZ (15 months ago)
Excellent.

Fred Goffin (2 years ago)
For 3 years we have come expressly from Belgium to pick up our oils at the Château during our holidays. We were delighted to introduce the oils to my parents-in-law for a tasting. Disappointment today! Greeted by a middle-aged lady, we think we disturbed her during her nap. Tasting non-existent, and when my mother-in-law asks what Bouteillan oil is made of, she answers: "dhuile"!....

Pascal Courgeau (2 years ago)
Excellent oils produced with great professionalism. Passion of the cultivation manager for his domain. It's expensive (25 euros per liter), but it's good, and we understand the different nuances depending on the variety. Worth the detour

alina mordassova (2 years ago)
It is not necessary to look high to give presence to the product. In addition, visit of the oil mill impossible because of lack of staff. oils are good

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