Le Guide des Gourmands, is a guide that reveals the good French addresses of the food trades everywhere in France, and in Europe, since 1988. In other words, it is the address book for chefs and food lovers. The guide has 18 chapters and lists food and beverages by category, including pastries, foie gras, fish, meat and game, cheeses, confectionery, coffee, tea and herbal tea, as well as ice cream and chocolates
Since obtaining the Coq d'Or in 2009, Château Virant is represented in the guide des gourmands, in the category grocery and oils, for its olive oils. In the words of the guide des gourmands, "olive oil is a source of creativity".
In 2020, the Guide des Gourmands has identified more than 2,000 addresses and artisans who produce the best of the region. A passionate food journalist, Elisabeth de Meurville, created this guide to list and encourage French producers who offer products of taste and know-how.
The production of Château Virant olive oil is a meticulous daily task. The Château Virant team ensures that the environment and the needs of each tree in the olive grove are respected. Know-how and techniques have evolved over time and adapted to today's innovations. The combination of the old and the new has produced a surprising result: French excellence in expertise. More specifically, we are extremely proud of our AOP Aix en Provence olive oil. In fact, it has been the most awarded olive oil in France since 1996.