Founded by André Vigean, the eponymous oil mill, now led by Eric Vigean, the only Master Oil Maker in France, is a family-oriented house that has been crafting its products for over 90 years with unwavering passion and excellence.

Inheriting organic agriculture, the company transitioned to organic farming as early as 1970 and has received numerous awards for the excellence of its craftsmanship, such as the EPV Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label in 2012 and the "Collège Culinaire de France" in 2015.

The Vigean oil mill has been producing traditional gourmet oils for 3 generations, using artisanal manufacturing methods that are still employed today: stone grinding and cooking in cauldrons.. The family-owned company is also highly regarded for the quality of its cold-pressed oils, which undergo no refining process to preserve their specific taste properties and nutritional values of the fruits and seeds.. This approach ensures both health benefits and enhanced taste. These oils meet the recommendations of nutritionists and align with consumers’ evolving expectations.

By respecting traditional methods, Maison Vigean has preserved its reputation as an innovative producer of exceptional quality oils.

Today, the Vigean oil range consists of over 50 exceptional vegetable oils.

Cold-pressed oils, considered the best for health, are processed using a continuous press: "The seeds are fed through a screw, extracted and crushed in a small cage within the press. The oil is extracted cold, at room temperature, to preserve the flavors of the raw fruit..
The essential properties of fatty acids, rich in omega 3, 6, 9, are retained, promoting a balanced diet. These oils are becoming increasingly sought after.

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-  *seed and fruit oils
-  *blended oils
-  *wellness oils whose ingredients are carefully selected for their nourishing and soothing propertiesfor the skin. (apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil, argan oil, avocado oil, borage oil, black cumin seed oil, macadamia oil, hazelnut oil, sesame oil, and evening primrose oil).

The Vigean Gourmet Oils are produced using an ancient mechanical process.
The fruits are ground with a millstone* and then undergo a deliberate cooking stage up to 100 degrees Celsius, all done in cast iron cauldrons as in the past. This allows these products to be called "traditional oils," concentrating flavors in a measured way. It brings out all the flavors and extracts more color. The more demonstrative gourmand oils have more pronounced tastes with concentrated flavors.

Gourmand oils should be used like spices; their specific taste serves as a enhancer to the sea flavor of fish, the vegetable of a vegetable, or the tenderness of a meat.

**Seeds of sesame, pumpkin, and argan are not ground using the millstone..

Olive Oils are among the most cherished in the gourmet world. Historically, olive oil forms the foundation of the Cretan Mediterranean diet.
It is rich in omega-9 and vitamin E, granting it natural antioxidant properties that combat cellular aging..
The Vigean organic olive oils are meticulously selected directly from producersby Éric Vigean himself during his annual trips, such as to Andalusia for Spanish olive oils.

Among all oils, only olive oils are regulated by European legislation: production processes, physicochemical and organoleptic criteria, as well as labeling requirements.
An early harvest olive oil is made from green olives, requiring 9 to 12 kg of olives to produce one litre of oil. This results in an oil with a sharp green fruitiness, a true concentrate of polyphenols (antioxydants).

A fruity olive oil is produced from green to turning-color olives, requiring 7 to 8 kg of olives per litre of oil. Its green fruitiness features notes of fresh grass or green apple, with pronounced peppery and bitter flavors.

A mild olive oil is made from ripe olives, needing 5 to 6 kg of olives. This oil has a roundness with a slight banana taste.

For our flavored oils, we combine extra virgin olive oil with powerful, aromatic flavors.