G. Miclo Eau de Vie d’Alsace de Marc de Gewurztraminer Grande Reserve 45%

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G. Miclo Eau de Vie d’Alsace de Marc de Gewurztraminer Grande Reserve is a pomace brandy made from the distillate of one of the noble grape varieties of Alsace, Gewurztraminer.

Gilbert Miclo founded the Miclo Distillery in 1965 in Alsace. It is located in the Alsatian village of Lapoutroie.  He had succeeded his father as head of the family company in 1962; in those days they were only traders of wine, Eaux de vie and beers. The decision was taken to produce their own fruit brandies and to concentrate on only products of the very finest quality. The company immediately became well-known and by 1972 Miclo had 50 agents selling its products throughout France. Miclo also caught the attention of master patissières – who wanted the purest fruit brandy for flavouring their fine pastries and desserts.

In 1977, a new distillery was built housing four stills and 36 new Inox stainless-steel tanks for macerating the fruit and ageing the brandies. In 1985 Miclo purchased an additional distillery in Alsace, and expanded its product offering even further. Today, under the stewardship of Gilbert’s grandson Bertrand, the distillery uses more than 2,000 tonnes of fresh fruit and produces around 200,000 bottles of brandies, liqueurs, fruit creme liqueurs, vodka, whiskies and aperitifs each year.

Marc is made from the distillate of the pomace (the grapes, pips and stems) left over after first pressing them to produce juice for wine. At Miclo the pomace used is from destemmed grapes.

Marc de Gewurztraminer d’Alsace has been awarded a AOC status.

Tasting Notes

G. Miclo Eau de Vie d’Alsace de Marc de Gewurztraminer Grande Reserve is the most fragrant of their Marcs. It is delicate and aromatic with hints of rose petals, lychee and a touch of spice.

To Serve

This is traditionally served neat as a digestif. It can also be served on the rocks.

Try with hard mature cheeses from the Alsace region, like Munster, Tomme de Savoie or Beaufort.

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