Crème de Bergamote (Bergamot) Edmond Briottet

Wine information: Maison Briottet is a family business, founded in 1836. Originally, the family were primarily negociants of Burgundy wine, involved with ageing, blending, bottling and selling the wines. Following the development of the blanc cassis aperitif (white wine with Crème de Cassis), the company progressively focused its activities on producing fruit crèmes, liquors, brandies and marcs de Bourgogne. The current managing director, Gérard Briottet, represents the fourth generation, and maintains the tradition started by his great grandfather, Edmond Briottet. Maison Briottet maintains a very high level of quality. It is the selection of the ripest fruit from the most suitable cultivars that provides for the finest flavours; therefore contracting the right growers to produce the correct fruit is the first step on the ladder. Subsequently, properly observed maceration with very pure neutral alcohol, and blending with the correct proportion of sugars to achieve the balance between fruit flavour, sweetness, acidity and alcohol create these excellent crèmes and liqueurs. Bergamot is the citrus fruit of the Bergamot tree and is grown mainly in Italy. It is thought to be a cross between a sour orange and a lime. Its flesh is slightly acidic and bitter but only the zest is used to extract a natural essential oil, which is also found in the famous "Earl Grey" tea. Bergamot has a slightly lemony flavour with a spicy note. It can be used for various things such as cocktails, it is also useful in cookery and baking.

This is not a stock item but we should be able to get it in stock within 4-5 working days. Please phone 01329 822733 for any further information.

 
     

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