Bastide du Laval - Ardence

A beautiful, super premium organic French extra virgin olive oil, beautifully presented in a classical 'parfum' style bottle. The name Ardence comes from spiciness or piquancy at the back of the throat, called 'ardence' in French, thus the name. 

The oil is blended from a selection of the estate's five varietals - Aglandau, La Bouteillan, Picholine, La Salonenque and Cayon - which are AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) for Provence (Huile d'Olive de Provence AOP). The Aglandau varietal, by decree of the producer, comprises at least 80% of the olives used.

Early season hand harvested (usually mid-November), extracted as soon as the harvest is finished in order to preserve all the intensity of its plant aromas to create this stunning Organic extra virgin olive oil.

On the nose: herbal aromas, green fruit.

On the palate: raw artichoke, tomato leaf, green banana.