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Unveiling the Fruit's Essence, a Craft of Precision and Patience

At Castelas, we have chosen to master the production of our olive oils.
We are olive oil millers and produce 100% pure fruit juice oils, in order to control every step of the production process.

Highlighting the Fruit

An Olive Oil Crafted Like a Fine Wine

We established Moulin Castelas in 2002, modeled after a wine cellar. Indeed, the production of olive oil closely resembles that of wine. Take it from a winemaker’s daughter! The harvesting of perfectly ripe olives, the extraction of juices, the blending of varieties… everything follows a similar approach.

We chose to equip ourselves with our own mill to master the entire production process, from selecting the olive harvest date to the manufacturing method and blending. This allows us to extract the best from each variety and, above all, to create an olive oil that reflects our vision of this elixir.

Like certain winemakers, we strive to highlight the fruit and crispness of the olive in our oil, while imparting a clear, pure, and refined profile. A bit of this philosophy flows into our bottles…

The harvest takes place from mid-October to the end of November. Discover all the steps, from olive harvesting to olive oil bottling.

Transparency as a commitment

From plot to bottle, rigorous tracking to guarantee the origin of our oils.

Traceability is an essential part of our business. From harvest to bottling, each batch of olives is identified and tracked throughout its journey at the mill.

Thanks to this rigorous monitoring, we know precisely which plots the olives for each oil come from and which bottles they end up in. This complete traceability guarantees compliance with AOP specifications, ensures total quality control, and preserves the identity of our terroir.

Beyond mere regulatory compliance, this represents a commitment to transparency towards our customers and guarantees an oil with a traceable origin at every stage of production.

Olive Oil Production

from harvest to bottling

Harvesting olives in the orchards

The olives are harvested with a comb and net. They are transported to the mill in paloxes containing around 300 kg of olives.

Leaf removal and traceability

On arrival at the mill, the olives are unloaded into the olive stripper. This machine operates like a powerful blower, with belts to remove leaves and branches.

Olive washing

The palox unloader unloads the olives, which are conveyed to the washer by a conveyor belt. The olives pass through this water bath to eliminate the dust accumulated during the summer. Once clean, they are conveyed by an endless screw to the crusher.

View the entire process

The Olive Oil Miller's Craft

in pictures

Journey to the heart of the mill and follow the path of the olives through a series of photos that reveal the olive oil miller’s expertise.

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Our Miller's Anecdote

At the first light of day, I head to the mill to sort the olives arriving from the orchards. The fresh scent of the fruit fills the air, and the steady hum of the machinery accompanies my every move. I check the quality of each batch, adjust the pressing pace, and monitor the temperature to preserve the full range of aromas. These quiet yet demanding moments are essential: it is here, in the miller’s hands, that the olive transforms into oil and the orchard’s true character is revealed.

Anthony
Head Miller + Maintenance
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