Emile Pernot Distillery, Pontarlier

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Distillerie Michel Eau de vie de Gentiane Supérieure

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50cl 45% abv (90 proof)

This ultra premium Gentiane is made in the Michel Distillery, located in Chapelle des Bois, about 50 kilometres south of Pontarlier, which has specialized in distilling gentiane since 1888. Besides this distillery and a small handful of others, almost all gentiane eau de vie is now made in small batches by local farmers' cooperatives. Production is very limited due to harvest restrictions along with a complicated distilling process, in which the aromas left in the still are so strong and lingering that the distillery reserves an alambic solely for gentiane. The harvest is limited to one month in the fall. After the roots are dug from rocky hillside cow pastures, they are cleaned, shredded and allowed to ferment in large barrels filled with water for 6 weeks. This 'mash' is drained for the lightly alcoholic liquid, which is then added to the alambic and goes through a first distillation to obtain a spirit at 20% alcohol. It is then distilled a second time to create a final 65% distillate, which is then reduced with water to 45% and is left uncolored.
This spirit has a distinct 'under-forest' nose, which clearly reflects the strong aromatic roots from which it is made. The taste is brooding and long and is best appreciated as a digestif. It lends deep, natural tones when added in small amounts to tomato and vegetable soups.
This is a very rare and unique spirit that you'll either love or hate, but you won't be able to say it doesn't leave an impression!

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Liqueur de Violette (Violet Liqueur)

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50cl 25% abv (50 proof)

By popular demand! A rare purple liqueur with the scent of violets used primarily for exotic cocktails, seldom seen outside of its native France.
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Pontiane

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(Gentiane Root Bitters)

100cl 16% abv (32 proof)

Pontiane is another speciality of the Pontarlier region. It is made from distilled gentiane root, locally prized for its digestive qualities. The Michel Eau de Vie de Gentiane is used as its base, mixed with an additional maceration of gentiane and then lightly sugared. Pontiane's lightly bitter, woody, yet slightly sweet flavour make it an ideal aperitif. Try it served over ice with a slice of orange or lemon. If you enjoy Suze or Campari, you will love this!


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Un Sapin (Pine Liqueur)

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50cl 40% abv (80 proof)

Un Sapin, a pine liqueur, is a speciality of Pontarlier and very hard to find - even in France. It is prepared by an alcoholic maceration of 24 different plants including tender young pine buds harvested in Spring. The mix is then distilled and finished with macerated pine buds, sugar and natural colouring. This drink is intended to be sipped chilled, neat at the end of a meal, however it is great over vanilla ice cream! For a taste of the French Jura, try it as a glaze base on a holiday ham.


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Fraise de bois (Wild Strawberry Liqueur)

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50cl 25% abv (50 proof)

A delicate liqueur made by macerating rare wild strawberries in alcohol, it is also naturally coloured from the fruit.
Add to champagne as an alternative to cassis in Kir Royale!
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Framboise eau de vie

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(Raspberry Schnapps)

50cl 45% abv (90 proof)

A classic dry eau de vie (contains no sugar or sweeteners) made from fermented and distilled raspberries, similar in style to a Kirsch or Schnapps. Serve ice cold.
Ideal to flambé a duck-breast or mixed into a red berry tart.


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