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Notre Hi s t o i re Libeluile is located in the heart of Bourg-en-Bresse, an area within the French Rhone-Alpes region renowned for its rich culinar y traditions and fine vineyards. We are a small artisanal producer, dedicated to handcrafting some of the most exquisite virgin nut & seed oils, and an extensive complementar y collection of innovative fresh fruit pulp vinegars. Our stor y began in 2004 at the site of our beautifully renovated mill, Moulin de Vernessin. Here we unite a per fect balance of traditional production methods with the latest technology using our award-winning, state of the art pressing equipment. This unique combination of new with old, allows us to create products with truly authentic flavour, purity and quality. Our passion and uncompromised dedication to creating such high quality, award-winning products has not gone unnoticed; our oils and vinegars are now recognised and appreciated worldwide for their excellence by Michelin starred restaurants, creative cooks and enthusiastic fine food lovers alike. Libeluile
Au menu Our Cr e at ion s Vir gin Nu t a n d S e e d O i ls Fru it P u l p V in eg a r s
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Our Partnerships Pur e Ext ra Virg i n O li v e O i l I nfused Ol i v e O i ls
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Our Gift Ideas Wood G if t B o x “ L e s F i a n cé s ”
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Wood Gif t B o x “ D é c o uv e r t e ”
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Del u xe Gif t B o x “ P r e s t i g e ”
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Virgin Nut & Seed Oils
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As a n a rt is an p r o d uc e r of v i r g in nu t & s eed o il s, L i b e lui le ov e r s e e s e v e r y a s p ec t o f p r o d uc t i on, f r o m t he e t h ic al se l ec t io n an d p ur ch a s i n g of t he nu t s a n d s eed s t o t h e ma n uf a c t ur i n g an d ma rket i n g o f o ur p r od uct s. Tha n ks to o ur a w a r d -w i n n i n g and in n o va t iv e pr e s s i n g p r oc e s s, w e c an fu l l y res p ec t t he n a t ur e a n d f la v o u r o f the n u t s a n d s e e d s. We d o n o t r o ast bef o reh a n d, p r e f e r r i n g t o p r ese r v e a l l th e d el ic a t e a r oma s a n d f lav o u r s, w h i c h h a ve t o be t a s t e d t o fu l l y a p p rec i a t e t he d i f f e r e n ce.
WALNUT The rich, sweet bitterness of new season’s walnuts, locally grown and also in the famous area of Grenoble, will transport you to the cold but fertile plains of our beautiful region. This oil has a rich golden colour, classic wooden notes with added touches of fresh butter and caramel. 10cl code 048 25cl. code 001 50cl. code 009
HAZELNUT
PISTACHIO
Soft and delicate, this virgin oil has a rich golden to ochre-yellow colour. It has a subtle taste with woody notes and the presence of warm spices and chocolate. The highest quality hazelnuts are selected and sourced from the region of Tarragona, Spain.
Possessing a deep, glossy emerald green colour, this unique oil brings out the real sweet nutty flavour of premium sun-ripened Iranian pistachios. The careful pressing of the whole nut releases expressive aroma notes of dark chocolate and brioche adding to its rich and complex flavour.
10cl code 050 25cl code 003 50cl code 011
10cl code 049 25cl code 002 50cl code 010
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SESAME SEED
POPPY SEED
With a rich, light amber colour derived from gently toasting white sesame seeds from India. Careful pressing releases their wonder fully pungent flavour, This virgin oil will transport your senses on a delectable journey to far off Asia. It has slightly coniferous aromas with touches of warm caramel
Made from blue poppy seeds grown and har vested in the Picardie region of France, this delicate, subtle oil brings to mind far off exotic places. Light yellow, soft and pleasant in colour, it has a fruity, sweet taste close to that of fresh hazelnuts. In the nose, there are notes of violet, cut grass and liquorice
10cl code 050 25cl code 003 50cl code 011
10cl code 052 25cl code 005 50cl code 013
PUMPKIN SEED
ALMOND
Thick and glossy, this oil has a deep green to burnt orange colour profile with a rustic, earthy flavour and aromas reminiscent of fresh, tart quince and undertones of roasted chicken. Carefully sourced and selected seeds from Styria, Austria ensure the ver y best quality available.
This exquisite oil combines a harmonious blend of both sweet and bitter almonds grown and hand har vested in the sun-drenched region of Tarragona, Spain. The nuts are carefully handhar vested and gently pressed without any roasting to obtain the per fect balance of flavour, aroma and colour. 10cl code 060 25cl code 061 50cl code 062
10cl code 053 25cl code 006 50cl code 014
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RAPESEED
SUNFLOWER SEED An elegant, smooth oil, with wonder ful fruity, foral aromas and the flavour of sun-ripened sunflower seeds from France, will give your tastebuds a burst of sunshine. The seeds are carefully cold-pressed to release all of their delicate aroma and taste, which is also rich with vitamin E.
Made from locally grown rapeseed in the heart of the Bresse countr yside, this yellow-gold, full flavoured oil is almost nutty in taste with notes of clove and vanilla. The unmistakeable bright yellow flowers, yield tiny black seeds which, when har vested, and gently cold-pressed, release their golden liquid treasure.
10cl code 055 25cl code 007 50cl code 015
10cl code 056 25cl code 008 50cl code 016
“ Our vir gin oils ar e bes t us ed col d or added as a finis hing oil to war m d ishe s to pr es er ve their delicate ar omas & f l av ou r s. They ar e the per fect companion for al l y ou r cr eations, fr om appetis er s to de sse r ts. ”
not available in 25cl & 50cl
*All our products are available in bulk. Do not hesitate to contact us.
RAPESEED with BLACK TRUFFLE
Cr e t a n S a l a d
Che f’s Tip
Made with baby spinach leaves, finely chopped parsley, small fresh onions, smoked salmon, Libeluile virgin Walnut oil and a little sea salt.
The distinctive and uniquely earthy, flavour of black summer truffle, is master fully coldinfused with this oil made from locally grown rapeseed in the heart of the Bresse countr yside. With its almost nutty taste and notes of clove and vanilla, the result is a treat for all true gourmet lovers. 10cl code 034
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Fruit Pulp Vinegars
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L i b el u il e of f e r s a n un p a r a lle le d r an ge o f de l ic io u s fr u it pu l p v in e gars. Free f ro m a n y a r t i f i ci a l a d d i t iv e s, c o l o u r s, fl av o u r ings o r pr e se r v at iv e s ; o u r vi n eg a r s a r e p r i v i le g e d par t n e r s f o r r e c ipe s t h at wil l de l igh t all f i n e f oo d l o v e r s an d go u r m e t s. Ou r f ru i t p ulp v i n e g a r s a r e pr o du c e d wit h t h e gr e at e st c ar e and a tten t io n, b o t h i n t e r ms o f ingr e die n t se l e c t io n an d t h e ir e t h ic al s o u rc in g a s p a r t of t he cr e at io n pr o c e ss. T h e ir h igh fr u it pu l p c o nt e nt gi v es t h e m i n t e n s e, a ut he n t i c fl av o u r s wit h a pu r it y o f c h ar ac t e r t h at mat c h e s o u r o il s. Per f ec t pa r t n e r s f o r o ur v i r g in nu t & se e d o il s an d o u r I t al ian o l ive o i l s w h en d r e s s i n g ma n y t y p e s o f sal ad; t h e y ar e al so we l l su it e d for d egl a z i n g t he p a n w he n c o o k in g me at s, fish & po ac h ing f r u it. Even mo r e s ur p r i s i n g i s t he adde d dime nsio n t h e y c an br ing wh en a d d e d t o c o c k t ail s an d so f t dr in k s.
MANGO
RASPBERRY Made with succulent raspberries grown in the heart of the beautiful French Auvergne. This irresistable vinegar has a beautifully deep ruby-red colour combined with a deliciously tart and juicy freshness. You will find it hard not to want to savour it straight from the bottle.
With an incredible velvety texture and intense flavour, this vinegar will give an exotic splash of colour to your creative cook ’s palette. Made with superior, ripe Alphonso Mangoes from Brazil, you can indulge your tastebuds with a burst of rich smoothness, layered with sweet and slightly sharp flavours.
10cl code 065 25cl code 078 50cl code 342
10cl code 065 25cl code 078 50cl code 342
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FIG
PA S S ION F RU I T
Luscious, purple figs, carefully picked at prime juicy ripeness in the area of Solliès, Provence are the secret ingredient for this addicitive vinegar. Long days filled with French summer sunshine, contribute toward their smooth and sticky sweet texture which are an essential element to this elegant vinegar.
Give yourself an exotic treat with this exquisite pairing of vinegar and intensely flavoured passion fruit from Réunion Island, located east of Madagascar. With a bright golden-yellow colour, fragrant aroma and sweet-sour taste, this vinegar will spice up all your culinar y creations.
10cl code 064 25cl code 077 50cl code 341
10cl code 066 25cl code 079 50cl code 343
LEMON & GINGER
T O M AT O
Enliven your taste buds with this tangy and well balanced blend of lemon and ginger. Enjoy the unmistakeable pungent flavour and pepper y taste of ginger spice combined with the sweet and sour zesty aroma of sun-ripened Sicilian lemons.
Awaken your taste buds with this vinegar made from sun-ripened, organic Italian tomatoes and enjoy the magic of a balmy summer evening in Tuscany. Add a burst of Mediterranean sunshine in a bottle to your dishes or drinks, to be enjoyed the whole year round.
10cl code 066 25cl code 079 50cl code 343
10cl code 063 25cl code 076 50cl code 340
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GREEN APPLE & HONEY
APRICOT
Granny Smith apples grown in the verdant Limousin orchards of France give this vinegar a handsome balance between the sweet-sour aroma of green apple and the soft, sweet flavour of artisanal, premium quality wildflower honey sourced from a local producer in the heart of the Bresse region.
Enjoy the compelling sweetness and distinctive almond taste of soft, velvet textured, fleshy apricots grown in the heart of the Rhône Valley. Add a few delicate drops of just plucked fruitiness to your creations to give a fresh, sweet sharpness. 10cl code 067 25cl code 080 50cl code 344
10cl code 068 25cl code 081 50cl code 345
BURGUNDY BL AC KC U R R A N T
RUBY PEACH Small, golden and blush-red in colour, the Ruby peach is grown in the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, and adds a soft, fragrant aroma to this vinegar. Per fectly balanced between sweetness and acidity with rich, juicy pulp from the fruit. Capture the true essence of French summer sunshine flavours and long, lazy days.
Grown in the beautiful, verdant wine region of Burgundy, an area world-renowned for its unique terroir, these deep purple, juicy blackcurrants burst with a tart, piquant flavour and is a must for all your culinar y creations and sheer flavour indulgence. 10cl code 087 25cl. code 088 50cl. code 348
10cl code 097 25cl code 099 50cl code 350
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BLU EBERRY
K AL AM A N SI
These small, tart but sweet, wild growing berries, are hand-har vested in the high Rhône-Alpes region during the warm summer months. Bursting with juicy flavour, this vinegar has a rich, deep blue-purple colour, and is like tasting the cool, fresh Rhône-Alpes mountain air.
Native to the Philippine Islands, the Kalamansi is a small lesser-known citrus fruit with a taste all of its own. A kaleidescope of flavours with notes of grapefruit, mandarin and lime will lead you on dazzling and inspired culinar y adventures. Your only limits are your imagination.
10cl code 252 25cl code 262 50cl code 352
10cl code 101 25cl code 115 50cl code 351
*All our products are available in bulk. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Che f’s Tip Bouchées de St.Jacques
PINEAPPLE & MI N T
Pan fry the scallops, then deglaze the pan with Raspberry fruit pulp vinegar. Wrap the scallops in thin slices of smoked salmon. Serve with whipped cream seasoned with chopped coriander and parsley.
Costa Rican pineapples are picked ripe for their aromatic per fume, rich tangy taste and honey-sweet pulp, Their natural sweetness, thanks to plenty of sunshine, contrasts per fectly with the cool, fresh flavours of locally grown fresh mint leaves, resulting in an innovative creation guaranteed to charm your tastebuds. 10cl code 254 25cl code 264 50cl code 361
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Products available by special order. Minimum quantity requirement. If you are interested, please contact us for details.
Our special Ap p l e Cr u m b l e
Che f’s Tip
PINEAPPLE
Made with apples, strawberries, Libeluile Walnut oil (to replace the butter), and Green Apple with Cinnamon fruit pulp vinegar.
With intense aromas and sugar y, juicy pulp, pineapples from the sun-drenched, fertile plantations of Costa Rica are picked ripe for optimal sweetness and flavour. This vinegar can add an exotic splash of flavour to all sorts of dishes. 10cl code 125 25cl code 126 50cl code 347
G R E E N APPL E & CI N N A MON
LEMON We carefully select lemons with a low acidity, soft aroma and vibrant sweetness. Grown in Sicily, they benefit from long hours of sunshine and mild temperatures all year round. This vinegar is bursting with flavour that just makes the mouth water.
Fresh, juicy green apples grown in Limousin and cinnamon, native to Sri Lanka, is an absolute must combination. Warm, spicy aromas and mild, sweet tastes with citrus, floral and clove undertones, will take you on an evocative culinar y journey or remind you of childhood memories much closer to home. 10cl code 118 25cl code 131 50cl code 359
10cl code 098 25cl code 100 50cl code 346
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Gourmet Range Th i s s up e r la t i v e r a nge f r o m Libe l u il e, is a l u x u r io u s co mbi n a t i on of f r ui t s an d sav o u r y spic e s, c r e at e d t o e x p lo r e i n t e r e s t ing an d adv e nt u r o u s bl e n ds t o s t i mula t e bo t h t h e t ast e bu ds an d t h e c u l in ar y i ma g i n a t i o n o f al l wh o u se an d e njo y t h e m.
PEAR & VA NI LLA
E S PE L E T T E PE PPE R
This elegant vinegar is the per fect marriage of locally grown Williams Pears from the Rhône Valley, with their distinctive texture and flavour, and the sweet aromatic and luxurious flavours of pure Madagascan vanilla, considered by many to be the most exquisite vanilla on earth. Per fection in a bottle!
This vibrant vinegar per fectly combines crisp, tasty deep-red Andalusian peppers, sweet, sun-ripened Tuscan tomatoes full of depth and flavour with a spiced note of the unique Espelette pepper, a sweet and mild variety grown exclusively in the French Basque countr y.
10cl code 085 25cl code 083 50cl code 353
10cl code 085 25cl code 083 50cl code 353
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R A S PBERRY & TASM AN I A N PEPPER
CAR RO T & CURRY
Surprise your palate with these amazing pepper berries grown in Tasmania. Their delicate aroma of fresh coffee and cocoa bean, with a deep woody sweetness and herbal, floral note; pairs per fectly with the sweet flavour of juicy, fresh raspberries. 10cl code 117 25cl code 130 50cl code 355
Enjoy this delightful blend of sweet, crunchy, sand-grown carrots from the French region of Les Landes, Aquitaine, with a hint of layered spicy notes derived from South Indian Madras Curr y. This vinegar is a melange of sweetness and spice, guaranteed to make all things nice! 10cl code 253 25cl code 263 50cl code 360
M ANGO & CAR DAMOM
GR EEN A PPLE & S TA R A NI S E
An exquisite fruit and spice pairing of sweet Alfonso mango pulp from Brazil with pungent, aromatic green cardamom seeds from the Malabar coast location of Kerala, India, will take ever y curious gourmet on a unique culinar y experience that is sure to deliight, inspire and surprise . 10cl code 250 25cl code 260 50cl code 357
With a distinctive, lingering liquorice taste on the palate, star anise sourced from China is a per fect spice match for the sharp but sweet Granny Smith apple grown in the orchards of Limousin. This harmonious pairing produces a vinegar with an interesting complexity of flavours . 10cl code 251 25cl code 261 50cl code 358
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FIG & TI MU T PEPPER
K AF F I R LIM E
A unique combination of the sweetness of luscious purple figs from the area of Solliès, Provence, with this rare Nepalese peppercorn which has a vibrant aroma of passion fruit and grapefruit. A vinegar that is delicious with seafood, meats, fruits and even chocolate desserts.
An unsurpassed fragrance with notes of lemongrass and a hint of bitterness are characteristic of this small citrus fruit, sourced from Vietnam and popular in Thai and Indonesian cooking. Exotic flavour matches are achieved with seafood, oily fish, crunchy vegetables and tropical fruit salads . 10cl code 101 25cl code 115 50cl code 351
10cl code 117 25cl code 130 50cl code 355
EXO T IC F RU I T S & LEMON VE R BE N A A bold blend of pineapple, passion fruit, orange and lemon to enhance the flavours of lemon verbena. Add a splash of creativity to a bean sprout salad, stir-fried vegetables, chicken, prawns, hake or cod fillet, spareribs, a fish soup or a salad of fresh pineapple and mango . 10cl code 117 25cl code 130 50cl code 355
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Extra Virgin Olive Oils
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Libeluile has selected a high quality range of Extra Virgin Olive Oils to complement our own exquisite range. Produced by an Italian artisan partner producer who shares our same passion & care for creating true quality products. These oils are created by pressing just har vested olives with fresh citrus fruits and herbs. The results are pure, unadulterated flavours and authentic tastes and aromas of the Southern Italian region of Puglia.
PU R E E x t ra Vi rg i n Olive O i l Ogliarola and Coratina olives grown in the abundant groves of Apulia are hand-picked to ensure the ver y best quality, and then coldpressed to release a fruity, tangy flavour. The combination of these two cultivars produces an intense aroma, with notes of fresh grass, artichoke and herbs, and a deep woody undertone. 25cl code 755 50cl code 758
E x tra Virg i n OLI V E OI L w it h B A S I L
E x t ra Vi rg i n OL I VE OIL w it h L E MON
Ogliarola and Coratina olives grown in the abundant groves of Apulia in Southern Italy are hand-picked to ensure the ver y best quality, and then crushed together with locally grown fresh basil. Notes of artichoke, herb and fresh grass marr y per fectly with the quintessential pepper y flavour of Basil, a true "king of herbs". 10cl code 770 25cl code 751 50cl code 756
Hand-picked Ogliarola and Coratina olives grown in the abundant groves of Apulia are pressed together with locally grown fresh lemons. This olive oil has notes of artichoke, herb and fresh grass married per fectly with fresh but delicate citrus lemon flavours. 10cl code 771 25cl code 750 50cl code 782
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E x t ra Vi rg i n OL I VE OIL w it h OR A NGE
E x tra Virg i n OLI V E OI L w it h MI N T Hand-picked Ogliarola and Coratina olives grown in the abundant groves of Apulia are pressed together with locally grown fresh Apulian mint. This olive oil has notes of artichoke, fresh grass and herbs married per fectly with fresh spearmint. 10cl code 772 25cl code 752 50cl on request
Hand-picked Ogliarola and Coratina olives grown in the abundant groves of Apulia pressed together with locally grown fresh oranges. This olive oil has notes of artichoke, herb and fresh grass married per fectly with the fresh orange citrus flavours and aromas. 10cl code 773 25cl code 753 50cl on request
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Che f’s Tip Ri s o t t o w i t h Cra y f i s h
E xtra Virg i n OLI V E OI L with BERG A MO T
With broccoli, chives, parmesan cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Bergamot and a sprinkle of fleur de sel.
Hand-picked Ogliarola and Coratina olives grown in the abundant groves of Apulia are pressed together with fresh bergamot fruit, from Calabria, This olive oil has notes of artichoke, herbs and fresh grass married with the distinctive bergamot aroma made famous by Earl Grey tea. 10cl code 774 25cl code 754 50cl on request
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Gift Boxes
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Les “Fiancés” We c r e a t e t he p e r f e ct ly bal anc e d mat c h be t we e n v ir gin fir stp res s e d s p e ci a li t y oi ls of au t h e n t ic, pu r e f l av o u r, wit h r ic h and exp res s i v e f r ui t p ulp v i n e gar s addin g a t an t al ising spl ash o f co lo u r and c h ar ac t e r.
SESAME S EED w it h PAS S ION FRU I T
POPPY S E E D with G R E E N APPL E & HON E Y
Sesame Seed 10cl & Passion Fruit 10cl
Poppy Seed 10cl & Green Apple & Honey 10cl
code 069
code 070
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WA LN U T & FIG
PU M PK I N S E ED & T OMAT O
Walnut 10cl & Fig 10cl
Pumpkin Seed 10cl & Tomato 10cl
code 071
code 072
H A Z ELNU T & RA S PBERRY
PI S TACHIO & APR ICO T
Hazelnut 10cl & Raspberr y 10cl
Pistachio 10cl & Apricot 10cl
code 073
code 074
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Les “Découvertes” T h e p e r f e c t g i f t t o e mb a r k o n a c u l in ar y v o y age o f disc o v e r y. Exp l o re t he w on d e r f ul v a r i e t y o f fl av o u r s, c o l o u r s an d ar o m as o f f e r e d by Libe l u il e.
“Oliv e O i l s Col le ct ion” Olive Oil with Basil, Olive Oil with Orange, Olive Oil with Mint, Olive Oil with Lemon, Olive Oil with Bergamot in 10cl bottles code COF010
Nut & Se e d O i l s Collection “Arme l le”
Nut & Se e d O i ls Co l le c t io n “Am andi n e”
Sesame Seed, Pistachio, Hazelnut, Pumpkin Seed & Poppy Seed in 10cl bottles
Walnut, Sesame Seed, Pumpkin Seed, Hazelnut & Poppy Seed in 10cl bottles
code 075
code 089
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Vin e ga r s Se le ct ion “Orch a rd Fruit s”
Vi ne g ar s Se le ctio n “ Me d it e r ran ea n”
Pear & Vanilla, Blackcurrant, Apricot, Raspberr y, Green Apple & Honey in 10cl bottles
Fig, Apricot, Tomato, Lemon, Ruby Peach in 10cl bottles
code COF001
code COF002
Vin e ga r s Se le ct ion “Exot ic”
Se le c t io n Vi neg a r s “ Go u r m e t Sp ic e”
Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Raspberr y & Tasmanian Pepper, Kalamansi, Mango in 10cl bottles
Espelette Pepper, Green Apple & Star Anise, Lemon & Ginger, Raspberr y & Tasmanian Pepper, Pear & Vanilla in 10cl bottles
code COF003
code COF004
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Les "Prestige" Gift Boxes T h e i d e a l g i f t f o r t h e f ine fo o d go u r me t. Lu x u r io u s p r e s e n t a t i o n bo x e s o f pr e m iu m se l e c t io n s fr o m Libe l u il e.
Go u r m et Vi ne g a r s " Pre st i g e Gift Box" Mango & Cardamom, Espelette Pepper, Kalamansi, Raspberr y & Tasmanian Pepper in 10cl bottles code COF006
Go u r met Nut & Se e d Oi ls " Pre s t i g e Gift Box" Pistachio, Hazelnut, Pumpkin Seed, Sesame Seed in 10cl bottles code COF005
Go u r met E x t ra Vi rg i n Oliv e Oi ls " Pre s t i g e Gift Box Olive Oil with Basil, Olive Oil with Orange, Olive Oil with Mint, Olive Oil with Lemon in 10cl bottles code COF009
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