Mirabelle (yellow plum) eau-de-vie

Reference

Lorraine (France), Alsace (France)

ABV40-45%

Sub-styles

Mirabelle de Lorraine (AOC)Alsatian Mirabelle

Tasting Notes

Golden plum, honey, almond (from pit), apricot, white flowers, clean mineral, subtle vanilla, stone fruit brightness. Sweeter and more floral than kirsch, sharing the transparent eau-de-vie character.

Brand Guide

Well

Trimbach ($25-30)

Call

G.E. Massenez ($30-40)

Premium

Distillerie Meyer, Nusbaumer ($40-55)

Top Shelf

Rochelt, Ziegler ($70-120+). Massenez is the benchmark

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The Story

Lorraine's golden plum, captured as clear spirit.