{"title":"Moulins Castelas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMoulins Castelas | Provence, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE MAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Jean-Benoît and Catherine Hugues, CastelineS began with a calling to return home. After 15 years in Arizona and successful careers in the semiconductor industry, the French-born couple moved their young family to Provence in 1998 to be closer to Catherine’s parents and reconnect with the land they both knew growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey settled in Les Baux de Provence, surrounded by limestone hills, wild garrigue and centuries-old olive trees, and founded CastelaS. With farming in their family backgrounds and Jean-Benoît’s engineering expertise, they brought together two seemingly different disciplines to create a distinctive approach to olive oil: nurture the land, use technology thoughtfully and interfere as little as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, CastelaS grows its own olives and mills them in its own state-of-the-art facility, overseeing the process from grove to bottle. Traditional Provençal cultivars are farmed organically, while carefully designed milling techniques help protect the fresh character and natural qualities of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a French olive oil that reflects both the landscape of Provence and the Hugues’ belief that great olive oil begins with respect for the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelineS is a beautiful expression of Provence: fresh, vibrant and wonderfully complex. Made from traditional Provençal olives and pressed within hours of harvest, this extra virgin olive oil captures the unmistakable character of freshly crushed fruit, with notes of green olive, artichoke and almond balanced by a lively peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love that CastelineS combines the soul of traditional French olive growing with the precision of modern milling. It’s the kind of oil that elevates everything it touches, from simply dressed vegetables and seafood to roasted chicken and crusty bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for the best olive oil from France, CastelineS offers a delicious taste of Provence in every pour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"castelas-extra-virgin-olive-oil","title":"CastelineS Extra Virgin Olive Oil |France","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft and sophisticated, this premier Provencal style olive oil is crafted using winemakers' techniques by Catherine and Jean-Benoît Hugues, who returned to their home in Provence after years of living in Arizona. The olives are handpicked and pressed within 6 hours, resulting in an oil with great character and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith hints of artichoke and almond and the scent of freshly cut grass, this is a perfect oil for dressing pasta, drizzling liberally over fish and steamed vegetables, dipping crusty French breads or whisking into salad dressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Vallée des Baux de Provence, France. 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What began as a serendipitous find has grown into an impressive 270-acre operation that takes tradition seriously. Their commitment to time-honored methods and meticulous craftsmanship delivers consistently bold, layered oils that pack serious flavor. Every bottle captures the essence of Provençal terroir, proving that sometimes the best discoveries are the ones you stumble upon and then refuse to let go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom their family estate comes your new secret weapon for the kitchen: a boldly aromatic oil produced from four regional olive varieties that get the VIP treatment, gently crushed alongside hand-picked wild thyme and rosemary using a low-impact hammer mill and cold extraction. The magic happens when these herbs infuse during pressing, creating an oil that practically whispers \"Provence\" with every pour. Thyme takes center stage on the palate, with rosemary playing the perfect supporting role. 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