Briottet Creme de Bergamote (Bergamot Liqueur) 18% 70cl

Description

Briottet Creme de Bergamote is a liqueur made from the Bergamot Orange citrus fruit. This is the fruit used to flavour Earl Grey tea.

Maison Briottet

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.

Only The Best Ingredients

• High-Quality Standards: Maison Briottet upholds exceptional quality in all its crèmes and liqueurs.

• Ripe Fruit Selection: Chooses the ripest, locally sourced fruit from optimal cultivars for superior flavor.

• Expert Grower Contracts: Partners with skilled growers to ensure the finest, highest-quality fruit.

• Careful Maceration: Fruits undergo meticulous maceration with pure neutral alcohol at headquarters.

• Balanced Blending: Combines fruit flavour, sweetness, acidity, and alcohol in precise proportions for top-tier products.

What is Bergamot?

Bergamot Oranges are grown mainly in Calabria in Italy and it is probably most famous as the citrus-y flavouring in Earl Grey tea. The fruit is not generally grown for consumption as it is somewhat acidic and bitter. However, it can be used to make marmalades, confit etc., production of which involves the addition of large amounts of sugar. The main usage is the extraction of bergamot oil from the fruit’s rind.

Briottet Creme de Bergamote is a versatile ingredient for creating a wide range of cocktails and desserts. Available at Fareham Wine Cellar.