£25.50
| Origin | France |
|---|---|
| Vintages | NV |
| Bottle Sizes | 70cl |
| Website | Maison Briottet |
Briottet Liqueur de Coing is a quince liqueur made in France by Edmond Briottet. It is a a golden-colored liqueur made from the distillation of quince fruit.
Maison Briottet is a family business, founded in 1836, and has been run by the 6th generation of the Briottet family, Claire and Vincent, since 2014. The Maison is located in the centre of the town of Dijon in the Burgundy wine-growing region. Originally, the family were negociants of Burgundy wine, involved with ageing, blending, bottling and selling the wines. Following the development, and massive popularity of the Blanc Cassis Aperitif (white wine with Crème de Cassis also known as a Kir), in the 1900s, the company progressively focused its activities on producing fruit crèmes, liquors, brandies and Marcs de Bourgogne.
Maison Briottet maintains a very high level of quality. It is the selection of the ripest fruit, locally sourced where possible, from the most suitable cultivars that provides for the finest flavours. The first step on the ladder in the process is contracting the right growers to produce the finest, best quality, ripe fruit. Then, at the headquarters, the fruits undergo carefully 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 to create top of the range crèmes and liqueurs.
Briottet Liqueur de Coing is made from quinces harvested in the south of France. The quince belongs to the same family as apples and pears and are typically hard and sour when raw, but transform into a soft and sweet delicacy when cooked. The quinces are picked at full maturity, in late October, and are then macerated with sugar about six weeks. The resultant liquid is then distilled and aged in the bottle. It has reminiscent aromas and flavours of quince jellies, jams and cheeses and a smooth velvety texture. An ideal post-dinner drink.
A sweet and fragrant liqueur made from the distillation of quince fruit. On the nose, it has a delicate and fruity aroma pear, apple and citrus with notes of honey and spice, as well as hints of floral and herbal tones. The palate is rich and complex, with a distinct quince flavours ( a combination of apple, pear and lemon flavours) that is both sweet and tangy. There are also subtle hints of citrus and spice that add depth and balance to the liqueur. The finish is smooth and satisfying, with a long-lasting aftertaste that leaves a pleasant sweetness on the palate.
Delicious sipped on its own as an after-dinner drink. It can also be used as an ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Try in a Quince Sour:
Add all ingredients except for the lemon peel to a shaker and dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white. Add ice and shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon peel
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