Sauvage is a medium to intensely fruity extra virgin olive oil. Angular and edgy, it represents the purest expression of La Magnanerie's style.

 As a French blend, made from single-varietal Aglandau, Bouteillan, and Picholine grapes, it possesses a complex character, defined by a green, vegetal bouquet with pronounced notes of raw artichoke and fresh mustard. On the palate, it is highly interesting and no less distinctive; it presents itself as tart, bitter, and spicy. The impression is deeply vegetal and vibrant, culminating in a long, peppery finish.

 Origin & Processing
 This oil comes from Orgnac-l'Aven, a small village in the Ardèche region of southern France, perched atop a vast limestone plateau – the home of Eric Martin of La Magnanerie. The olives thrive in the red clay soils of the Tertiary period and Urgon limestone. This barren, stony terroir is deeply drained, contributing to the oil's clarity and expressiveness. The Aglandau, Bouteillan, and Picholine varieties were harvested early in the first half of October 2025 to ensure their full biophenol content. Oil extraction takes place immediately after harvesting at the estate's own Amenduni mill: the olives are sorted, washed, and destemmed, then processed using a knife-broyage (crushing) and briefly malaxage (kneading) to yield a potent and clear olive juice.

 background
 The name is no coincidence. The Cuvée Sauvage is the signature oil, the soul of Domaina La Magnanerie. An untamed, distinctive oil that resists being bottled. As producer Eric Martin himself puts it: "Born to be wild! Sauvage, c'est l'âme du domaine, l'expression la plus pure de notre style: libre, complexe, vibrant." This oil is a powerful counterpoint to uniform global trends. It is a true "fruité vert"—something rarely found in France.

 Food pairing
 This distinctive oil is an ideal accompaniment to dishes that require a bold, green contrast. It elevates beef carpaccio or robust fish dishes and adds depth and complexity to roasted root vegetables or simple mashed potatoes.

 Note from the Master of Olive Oil
 “Sauvage is an olive oil that tells a story on the palate. For me, it’s a medium to intensely fruity oil that only reveals its full depth in the finish. It redefines the concept of characterful. Here, Eric Martin consciously cultivates the ruggedness of his terroir to develop the pungency and bitterness – which, in this case, are the true anchor points of this great oil. It’s an olive oil for those who seek the untamed, green flavor and accept that true beauty is often found in the wild and the rugged.”
 – Silvan Brun, Master of Olive Oil

 Import, warehousing & quality assurance
 To ensure the enjoyment doesn't end with the product description, this oil was imported to Switzerland under temperature-controlled conditions (between 6 and 18 °C, depending on the truck). The oil is also stored at a constant ambient temperature of 15–18 °C, protected from light. This temperature-controlled logistics preserves the chemical, physiological, and sensory quality of the olive oil to the best of our ability. In the olive oil business—especially in the premium segment—such meticulous care is essential, yet evoo.expert is one of the very few retailers who consistently maintain an unbroken cold chain. You can smell and taste the difference.