Nyons black olive affinade 180g vignolis

Vignolis Black Olive Affinade from Nyons AOP, 180 g. Available at 58 rue Tiquetonne (Paris 2nd arrondissement) — we have been offering it to our customers since the store first opened in 1951. Vignolis Black Olive Affinade from Nyons AOP in a 180 g jar — same pure 100% Nyons recipe, in a more generous size for regular use.

Ingredients: black Nyons AOP olive flesh (90%), Nyons AOP olive oil (10%). Size: 180 g, €7.80.

Why We Carry This Product at G. Detou

In Nyons, the Vignolis cooperative brings together olive growers from the Drôme Provençale around a single variety — the Tanche — under AOP designation since 1994. The Nyons AOP label is one of the oldest in French olive growing: recognized in 1994, it guarantees terroir (Drôme), variety (Tanche), and harvest schedule (after December 20th).

The climate of southern Drôme combines hot summers and cool nights at elevation — it is precisely this contrast that develops the Tanche's complex aromas.

Straight from the grove, the Tanche undergoes minimal processing to become a table olive: a simple light brine, with no heavy pasteurization. This is what preserves its characteristically melt-in-the-mouth texture.

The shop chose Vignolis as its supplier for olives and spreads, in keeping with its commitment to traditional French products. The 180 g size suits weekly use — aperitifs, vinaigrettes, finishing touches on a dish. Identical composition to the 100 g: 90% flesh, 10% Nyons AOP olive oil.

Serving Suggestions

For a summer buffet, serve the affinade in a ramekin alongside toasted bread — it is more nuanced than a classic tapenade.

To add depth to a tomato sauce, stir in a tablespoon of affinade at the end of cooking — it imparts olive flavor without overwhelming the dish.

For Italian-style bruschettas, spread the affinade on toasted bread and top with diced fresh tomato and basil — a straightforward Mediterranean appetizer.

For a sautéed vegetable medley (zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper), add a spoonful of affinade as a finishing touch — it introduces an olive note without masking the vegetables.

On storage after opening the jar or tray: keep refrigerated, in the original container, with the preserving liquid. Do not discard the original liquid — it keeps the olives submerged and therefore protected from oxidation.

A note on heritage: the Nyons olive groves have been recognized as part of humanity's "intangible cultural heritage" by UNESCO since 2010 as part of the Mediterranean diet. A distinction that honors not only the product itself but the entire agricultural and cultural system surrounding the olive.

To understand the Tanche olive's place within the French landscape: there are around ten French AOP/AOC olive designations (Nyons, Nice, Provence, Vallée des Baux, Aix-en-Provence, Nîmes, Haute-Provence, Corsica), each with its own varieties. Nyons is the most northerly and the latest-ripening of all.

The price of €7.80 for 180 g (approximately €43.33/kg) reflects Vignolis's cooperative ethos and the strict standards of the Nyons AOP specifications — a price point deliberately set to fairly compensate the local supply chain.

On comparative tasting: to truly appreciate the difference between a Tanche olive from Nyons and a Greek Kalamata olive, taste them side by side at room temperature, with no accompaniment. This is the basic exercise we recommend to customers in the shop when they are deciding between the two options.

Nyons producers are happy to explain that the Tanche is a "challenging" variety: modest yield per hectare (fewer than 4 metric tons/ha, compared with 8–10 metric tons/ha for high-intensity varieties), late ripening that is sensitive to frost, and demanding hand-harvesting since ripe olives detach easily. This is what justifies its price.

For lovers of wine tourism and gastronomic travel, Nyons is a classic stop between Provence and the Drôme: visits to olive mills, tastings of tapenade and olive paste, Sunday Provençal markets. The region has been cultivating food tourism for several decades with well-established expertise.

Delivery and Store

Free pickup at our Paris store (58 rue Tiquetonne, 2nd arrondissement); shipping available throughout mainland France. Before opening, store the jar in a cool, dry cupboard; once opened, keep refrigerated.

A note on the name: "G. Detou" is a play on "G' de tout" — "j'ai de tout," meaning "I have everything" — a wink at the store's vast selection. It is a lighthearted signature that roots the shop in the Parisian gourmet spirit and sets it apart from the anonymous brands of mass-market retail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference from the 100 g?

None whatsoever in terms of the recipe — same composition: 90% flesh, 10% oil. Only the size differs, to suit different frequencies of use.

How long does it keep after opening?

Up to two weeks refrigerated, with a drizzle of oil over the surface to prevent oxidation.

No additives?

Correct — 100% Nyons AOP composition, no thickeners, no preservatives, no flavorings. The olive oil acts as a natural preservative.

Suitable for cooking?

Best used as a raw finishing touch or stirred in at the very end of cooking, off the heat. Prolonged cooking would destroy the delicate aromas of the Nyons olive.

Vegan?

Yes — 100% plant-based ingredients (olive and olive oil). Suitable for both vegan and vegetarian diets.