Black olive tapenade/nyons 750g vignolis

Vignolis Black Tapenade with Nyons AOP Olives, 750 g. G. Detou grocery, open since 1951 at 58 rue Tiquetonne, keeps it on the shelf year-round. Vignolis Black Tapenade with Nyons AOP Olives in a 750 g jar — traditional Provençal recipe made with Nyons olive pulp, capers, herbes de Provence, and anchovy paste.

Ingredients: Nyons AOP black olive pulp, capers, Provençal aromatics, anchovy paste. 750 g format, €28.40 — available for in-store pickup at our Paris location or shipped anywhere in France.

Why We Carry This at G. Detou

Based in Nyons in the Drôme Provençale, the Vignolis cooperative works exclusively with the local Tanche olive, which has held AOP Nyons status since 1994. The AOP Nyons designation protects three criteria: the Tanche variety, the geographical area of the Baronnies, and a late harvest of fully ripened black olives.

At the foot of the Baronnies mountains, the temperate continental climate and limestone soils give the Tanche its character: a long ripening cycle, late harvest, and a rich, mature fruitiness on the palate.

The Tanche variety has a buttery flesh and a small pit — the Nyons olive is never crisp like a Picholine, but always soft and yielding, like a ripe fig.

On our Mediterranean appetizer shelf, Vignolis is our go-to brand for Nyons olives — nothing else comes close in terms of AOP traceability. The 750 g jar is the professional or large-family format — ideal for buffets, appetizer platters, and high-volume preparations. Contains anchovies (fish allergen).

Serving Suggestions

For a summer aperitif spread, serve the tapenade in a ramekin alongside toasted bread, crudités, and radishes — a classic from the French Southeast.

For a savory olive cake, fold three tablespoons of tapenade into the batter with lardons and cheese — a Provençal apéritif gâteau.

For roasted cod fillet, brush a thin layer of tapenade over the fish before roasting for 12 minutes at 200 °C — the pairing of fish, olive, and anchovy is a canonical combination.

For a Niçoise pan-bagnat sandwich, spread a thin layer on the bread with tuna, hard-boiled egg, tomato, and cucumber — a bold take on the Provençal picnic.

On the nutritional side: black olives provide approximately 200 kcal per 100 g, with a strong monounsaturated fatty acid profile and a noteworthy content of vitamin E and polyphenols. They are one of the cornerstone foods of the Mediterranean diet, widely recommended for cardiovascular health.

A lesser-known use: Nyons olive pits can be collected, rinsed, and used as barbecue fuel — they burn slowly and impart a distinctive aroma. It's a traditional Provençal practice we sometimes share with curious regulars.

The name "olive de Nyons" refers to both the table olive (harvested and cured) and the olive oil (harvested and pressed). Both products share the same AOP and the same Tanche variety, but they are processed on different equipment and at different times of year.

On price per kilogram: this 750 g jar at €28.40 works out to approximately €37.87/kg — a pricing level consistent with a French AOP product and its strict specifications.

On shelf life: an unopened jar of Nyons olives keeps for two to three years at room temperature without any significant deterioration. Natural acidity, salt, and the absence of oxygen ensure preservation — no added preservatives are needed.

To understand the breadth of the Vignolis range: the cooperative offers around twenty products built on the same expertise — olive oil in multiple formats, whole olives in jars and trays, tapenades, affinades, olive paste, anchoïade, and olive confit. The entire range is built on the same Tanche AOP Nyons olive.

A note on cold pressing: the phrase "first cold pressing" appears on quality olive oils, but it is technically required by regulation for any "extra virgin olive oil." It is an informational mention rather than a true differentiator — the real quality guarantee remains the AOP designation and its controlled specifications.

Delivery and Store

Available for in-store pickup at our Paris location (2nd arrondissement), as well as for shipping throughout metropolitan France. Refrigerate after opening.

About our clientele: we welcome a mixed audience that brings together professionals — pastry chefs, restaurateurs, and local caterers — alongside passionate home cooks. Both communities meet in the store, exchange views on products, and create the lively atmosphere that has defined this house for decades.

Allergens declared on the label: Contains fish (anchovies).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why anchovies?

Traditional Provençal recipe — authentic tapenade contains olives, capers, anchovies, and herbs. Without anchovies, the product is called an "affinade," not a tapenade.

Allergens?

Contains fish (anchovies). Please flag when serving in a catering or foodservice context.

Storage after opening?

Ten days refrigerated, with a drizzle of oil over the surface to prevent oxidation.

Origin of the olives?

Nyons AOP black olive pulp — Tanche variety grown in the Drôme Provençale. The other ingredients (capers, anchovies, herbs) are not traced to the same level.

Who is the 750 g format for?

Restaurateurs, caterers, and large family gatherings. For everyday home use, a smaller format that can be finished within two to three weeks is a better fit.