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G. Miclo Vieux Kirsch d’Alsace Eau de Vie Grande Réserve is a premium Alsatian kirsch (cherry brandy) produced by the renowned Distillerie Miclo. Made from carefully selected black cherries and aged for a minimum of four years, this elegant fruit brandy offers intense cherry aromas, remarkable purity and exceptional depth of flavour.
Kirsch is one of the classic Alsace eaux-de-vie, distilled from fermented cherries to produce a clear, aromatic spirit that perfectly captures the character of the fruit.
G. Miclo Vieux Kirsch d’Alsace Eau de Vie Grande Réserve is a fruit brandy produced by the fermentation and subsequent distillation of sweet black semi-wild cherries with small stones.
To be classified as a Grande Réserve, an Alsace eau-de-vie must be aged for a minimum of four years.
Only the finest batches are selected to become Vieux Kirsch Grande Réserve, resulting in a more complex and refined spirit. By comparison, the distillery’s standard Kirsch Tradition is typically aged for around two years.
Extended ageing allows the spirit to develop a smoother texture, deeper fruit flavours and greater aromatic complexity.
Distillerie Miclo was founded by Gilbert Miclo in 1965 in Alsace and is located in the Alsatian village of Lapoutroie.
He succeeded his father as head of the family company in 1962. At that time, the business traded in wines, eaux-de-vie and beers. The decision was then made to produce their own fruit brandies and to focus exclusively on products of the very highest quality.
The company quickly became well known, and by 1972, Miclo had 50 agents selling its products throughout France. Miclo also attracted the attention of master pâtissiers, who sought the purest fruit brandies to flavour their fine pastries and desserts.
In 1977, a new distillery was built, housing four stills and 36 stainless-steel tanks for macerating fruit and ageing the brandies.
In 1985, Miclo purchased an additional distillery in Alsace and further expanded its range of products.
Today, under the stewardship of Gilbert Miclo’s grandson Bertrand Miclo, the distillery uses more than 2,000 tonnes of fresh fruit each year and produces around 200,000 bottles of brandies, liqueurs, fruit crème liqueurs, vodka, whisky and aperitifs annually.
Nose: Intense fresh cherry aromas with delicate almond notes.
Palate: Pure cherry fruit, subtle spice and a smooth, elegant texture.
Finish: Long, clean and aromatic.
Kirsch (or Kirschwasser) is a traditional cherry eau-de-vie made by fermenting and distilling whole cherries, including their stones. The stones contribute subtle almond-like notes that add complexity to the finished spirit.
An Alsace eau-de-vie is a traditional fruit brandy produced in Alsace, distilled from fermented fruit such as cherries, plums, pears or raspberries.
Kirsch is usually served slightly chilled in a small spirit glass as a digestif, although it is also used in cooking and in classic desserts such as Black Forest gâteau.
Yes, Kirsch is often added to cheese fondues, where it helps to cut through the richness of the dish.
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