G.Rozelieures Vieille Mirabelle de Lorraine

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Liqueur
Producer:
 
G.Rozelieures
Label Name:
 
Vieille Mirabelle de Lorraine 
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Lorraine (Rozelieures, Meurthe‑et‑Moselle)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
45%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Holds the AOC 'Mirabelle de Lorraine' designation; widely retailed by specialty spirit merchants

Tasting Note
Crystal-clear mirabelle eau‑de‑vie: ripe yellow‑plum, floral top notes, almond‑stone and honey hints, round texture, fresh acidity and a long, elegant finish of marmalade and spice.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, almond tart, tarte aux mirabelles, roasted pork, pâtisserie. Asian: mooncakes, almond cookies, dishes with plum or hoisin sauce (Peking duck, char siu), light dim sum and fruit‑based desserts.

Production Method
Double distillation of mirabelle plums from estate orchards; aged 5–8 years in reserve before bottling (traditional eau‑de‑vie production).

Vineyard Info
Maison de la Mirabelle / G. Rozelieures (Grallet family) — family orchards since 1860, ~30 ha of fruit trees centred in Rozelieures, producer of Mirabelle AOC eaux‑de‑vie and related spirits.