French Spirits

Raspberry, feminine by excellence is delicately revealed in MASSENEZ’s raspberry Cream. A fragile fruit, which is so intense on the nose and the palate, that this Cream surprises the senses. An explosion of flavors! Producer Description.

Raspberry, feminine by excellence is delicately revealed in MASSENEZ’s raspberry Cream. A fragile fruit, which is so intense on the nose and the palate, that this Cream surprises the senses. An explosion of flavors! Producer Description.

In 1937, Le Palais Bénédictine decided to produce this by blending 60% Bénédictine with 40% fine French Brandy, allowing the flavors to rest and harmonize in small, vintage French oak barrels that have previously been used to age only the finest cognacs. 

COLOR
Coppery with golden highlights 

NOSE
Light herbal and spicy fragrance with pleasant aromas of dried fruits 

TASTE
Drier palate with soft woody notes with a mild finish of honey  Producer Desscription.

The blackberry infusion comes from the maceration of wild fruit. Marie Brizard's master liqueur-maker refines this by adding blackberry juice. This exclusive recipe makes for a blackberry liqueur that is balanced and full of imagination. Producer Description.

Violet color with slight grenat shades. Very bright. Floral aroma. Spring flavors with floral notes (violet, rose…). Very aromatic tasting notes, floral and creamy. Producer Description.

The classic, beautiful bottle and rich tones of the Busnel Vieille Reserve VSOP Calvados du Pays d'Auge make it a must have for any brandy or cognac enthusiast. The lovely presentation also lends this bottle to elegant and stylish gift giving. The spirit itself delivers an apple-filled flavor that is backed by tones of oak, baked goods and pear. Lovely with a fruity dessert after dinner. Producer Description.

Sélection achieves this harmony by combining the sharp freshness of perry pears with the smoothness of cider apples. The ciders and perries are distilled in a column still and then aged in old, often used casks that preserve the subtle balance of this Calvados with its appetizing fragrance of fresh fruit. Recommended to those who appreciate Calvados as a long drink at aperitif time, it is also well suited to the preparation of cocktails, and for gourmet recipes. Producer Description.

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Is an elegant and sensual blend of cognacs up to 10 years old from two of the finest crus in the Cognac region. It’s been expertly crafted using a minimum of 50% Grande Champagne grapes blended exclusively with Petite Champagne grapes, entitling it to carry the prestigious ‘Fine Champagne’ designation. Producer Description.

The Wine Enthusiast writes: Deep amber and bright in the glass, look for cedar, vanilla bean and coconut accented by peach and a light violet note. It s light and silky, with a bracing flicker of alcohol heat. Wine Enthusiast 92 Points.

The smooth and flavorful cognac's luscious and fruity notes and flavors of vanilla and citrus are paired with a slightly bitter undertone for a well-balanced drinking experience. With both woody and spicy notes, as well as the fresh flavor of pear, Martell VS tastes great on its own but also pairs well with popular mixers such as orange juice and triple sec. Producer Description.

Water, alcohol, sugar, raspberries and burnt sugar are blended together in refrigerated vats. When the alcohol content reaches a desirable level, the mixture is then filtered and bottled. Color Deep ruby, viscous Bouquet Intense raspberry fruit, nearly a sweet syrup, with oriental spice tones Taste Lush and intensely sweet but just tart enough from the raspberry. Producer Description.

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner

2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner | Fresh and intense on the nose, it opens with notes of juniper and citrus fruits (yuzu and orange peels, candied lemon), complemented by flowers (violet) and fennel with the soft spices and licorice. Very delicate palate with a beautiful freshness, it follows the floral profile of the nose but on a spicier and fruitier expression with tangerine, melon and cubeb.

Pinnacle Vodka starts with the finest wheat grain from the Brie region of France crushed up and heated to convert the starches into fermentable sugars. Next, the mixture is five times distilled producing a high-proof spirit. Distillation is the process of obtaining a high-alcohol mixture from the wash; rectification is the process of removing undesirable components such as methanol from this distillate.

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A fairly intense style of Cognac. The aromas leap out of the glass with notes of orange zest...

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Light amber in color, the nose is wild and rustic, with earthy aromas of poached pear, pear skin, along with toffee and crème brûlée. In the mouth, there’s great acidity, fresh fruit, along with green, herbal notes, and a pop of fresh fennel on the attractive finish... read more

A very subtle, aromatic Cognac. Its subtle vanilla bouquet also has floral overtones of roses and violets, leading into hints of prunes and apricots. Pierre Ferrand Ambre is superbly balanced on the palate. The aromas found on the bouquet linger on the palate for several minutes. Producer Description.

Hardy XO Rare Cognac is a version of the “Tradition” range from the house of Hardy Cognac. The brandy mixture is deliciously aged, giving a spirit of a beautiful amber color. The layered palate is a continuous evolution of inspiring flavors. This smooth Cognac has irresistible aromas and a deliciously long finish. Producer Description.

Everyone knows that passion fruit is the best fruit, right? And, if you disagree, your taste is suspect. Inherently sweet, sour, and tropically exotic on the nose, this new realease from Giffard is already establishing itself as a favorite in the world of Tiki.

For those who prefer a boozy stirred cocktail, Giffard’s Fruit de Passion is the perfect compliment and counterpoint for dark, spiritous sippers. Producer Description.

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Byrrh Grand Quinquina is made to the original late-19th century recipe that earned worldwide fame and inspired fifty years of evocative poster art. Byrrh combines a generous, port-like wine and mistelle base with a firm backbone of natural quinine to produce a fruity, refreshing aperitif. Producer Description.

The Wine Enthusiast states: Best Buy; Concentrated dark fruit leads the nose and palate on this garnet-hued aperitif wine infused with quinine. Complex, rich stewed fruit notes suggest cherry pie and Port brushed with vanilla. 93 Points Wine Enthusiast.

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Dolin Blanc is a fresh, elegant, clear vermouth with an edge of vanilla and balanced sweetness. Pour in a pitcher over chopped fruit or serve it as they do in France - a sliced strawberry, splash of soda and a lemon twist.

Try it in a cocktail with any clear spirit. It is a phenomenal accompaniment to fresh cow's milk cheese or creamy bloomy-rind cheese. Producer Description. 

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Aged for a minimum of 21 years in Gascony oak barrels. Produced exclusively from the Estate's single vineyard.  This singular Bas Armagnac is rich with dried fruit, butterscotch and a hint of spice.  Best enjoyed neat. Producer Description.

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A young calvados with a golden hue, a pronounced aroma of apples, and a soft mouth feel. This quality is a blend of apples and pears which come mostly from the Domfrontais area. Ideal as an aperitif, mixed in cocktails, or for cooking. Producer Description.

The Wine Enthusiast writes: Bright, fresh aromas suggest apple and apricot. The soft, spiced palate shows stone fruit and coconut drizzled with honey, finishing with a baking spice exhale. 92 Points Wine Enthusiast.

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A blend of Bas Armagnacs aged 6 to 12 years from the award-winning Ch de Laubade. Fragran aromas of violets, nougat and vanilla lead to a rich palate of bittersweet chocolate, spice and violet. Long, warm finish. Gold Medal, 2010 World Spirit Awards. Producer Notes.

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An indigenous grape to the Tarn region of Southwest France, the Laurent Cazottes Goutte de Mauzac Rose Eau-de-vie is one of Laurent Cazottes’ true passions. This is not a fine nor a marc, but the wine and the pomace are left together during the distillation. Producer Description.

A singular Cognac Fine Champagne, bold, fresh and fruit forward with a surprisingly long finish. Rémy Martin Tercet can be enjoyed neat to reveal its boldness, with one large ice cube to enhance its freshness, or paired with fresh pineapple or in a pineapple dessert to reveal its roundness. Producer Description.

The age of reason. According to the freshness and the balance of Armagnacs of this age, it is sometimes time, at the end of 50 years to stop the barrel ageing. However, the use of barrels that have been exhausted of their tannins over many years in contact with the eau de vie is still possible. The aromas of chocolate, leather and roasted notes are characteristic of these very old eaux de vie. Producer Description.

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Jason Wilson writes:  One of my favorite XOs, aged for 20 years in Frapin’s dry cellars, to highlight finesse and elegance. Made exclusively from grapes harvested around Frapin’s Fontpinot castle, in Segonzac, the heart of Grande Champagne. Copper-orange in color. Producer Description.

Vinous writes: The nose is alive with fresh flowers and mint, along with richer aromas of dried apricot, pastry dough. The freshness carries onto the palate, where there’s great linear structure. Vinous 96 Points

Darroze Grands Assemblages 8 years old: Marc Darroze has created this new range, using his huge family stocks of hand selected Bas Armagnacs, with vintages dating back over 100 years. This blend with very little wood influence, displays a predominance of fruity aromas, along with a variety of other flavours, including prunes, candied orange zest and quince to name but a few. A straight armagnac that is highly strung but nevertheless, smooth and enveloping. Producer Description.

After 10 years in contact with the oak, Armagnac starts to take on the aromas of ageing. The fruit that is still present, is accompanied by the first aromas of soft spices such as liquorice and cinnamon. Still quite fiery, this eau de vie will become more complex after a few minutes breathing in your glass. Producer Description.

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A beautiful amber shade of antique gold. The bouquet initially suggests freshly baked bread and light toffee. Aeration reveals a gentle warmth that intensifies, leading to notes of candied angelica. The palate is bold and youthful, with a touch of vanilla, suffused with the heat of distillation and the youth of roasted oak. A brandy full of supple tenderness. Producer Description.

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Two years of an aging in oaks casks give a gold color to the fruity taste of its youth.Vigorous and fresh on the palate, it’s a product carrying the “Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Pays d’Auge”. All the fragrances of Normandy. Producer Description.

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This vsop is a very classical of our style based on a blend of the two areas ‘fins bois’ and bons bois’. 40% abv colour: pale gold shiny nose: at the beginning the nose seems almost ‘hidden’ then gradually there is an impression of extreme smoothness with tea aromas. Mouth: the mouth is full of fruit ( mango) with a final smooth touch. Easy to drink this cognac combines the qualities of an after dinner drink and a cocktail base. Producer Description.

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Intense, powerful and well-balanced. Some salty notes with hints of dried fruits and exotic spices.This VSOP Cognac was aged for over five years in a combination of used French oak and toasted, new French Oak barrels. It is a single terroir Fins Bois Cognac with no additives, bottled exclusively for PM Spirits and the US market. Producer Description.