Distiller Notes
Maison Ferrand uses the Bon-Chrétien Williams pear, also called Bartlett, to make Mathilde Poire. When ripe, it boasts a golden skin and a very tasty and juicy flesh. In order to extract as much as possible from the pears, they press the fruits into a juice that is fermented before the final distillation.The pear distillate is then enhanced with a touch of quince, a pear-like fruit with an intense aroma. This particular step intensifies the pear flavor. A one-week maceration process ensues that, in turn, produces a fresh and luscious pear liqueur.
Proof: 36
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Balanced, light and delicate, this pale gold pear liqueur has a fresh, crisp aroma, melding fruit and white flowers. The fruit flavors are bolder on the palate, sweet but not overly so. While light enough to sip straight, this is also an appealing way to add fruity notes to cocktails made with white rum or gin, or mix it with sparkling wine.
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.