Domaine Sathenay Peche de Vigne Peach Liqueur (700ml)

Domaine Sathenay is owned by Baron Caius Durfeld, and has been in the same family for centuries. Located in the heart of Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, the Estate covers over 850ha, most of which is used for corn production, however 25ha are set aside for blackcurrants, which are regarded as the finest in France, particularly for the production of Cassis.
Whilst the Baron's Estate is regarded as France's finest producer of cassis, he has also constructed an ultra modern production facility for the production of high quality fruit liqueurs. The Estate produces strawberry, plum, peach and raspberry liqueurs as well as cassis. The raspberries, strawberries and peaches are hand harvested whilst other fruits are machine harvested. Any fruit not required for immediate production is frozen.
In order to produce intense liqueurs, the fruit is macerated in high quality alcohol (98% proof) for a period of three months. The maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks, and the higher the proof of the alcohol, the more successful the maceration process. After the maceration is completed, the fruit is gently pressed using a pneumatic press - settled and then racked.
If a crème style of liqueur is required the liqueur base is sweetened with crystalline sugar - 500 gm/litre for cassis and plum (mure). 300 gm/litre for strawberries and peaches, and 330 gm/litre for raspberries.
Domaine Sathenay do not use stabilizers or artificial flavourings. Should flavouring be required the only natural flavourings, made from the liqueur in question are used.
The result is that these liqueurs are renown for their purity of fruit flavours and intensity.

Tasting note: Summer is the time to experience a plate of ripe peaches, nectarines and apricots - together with a glass of Peche de Vigne. This is a superb liqueur. Brilliant gold colour. Superb nose of nectarine, followed by ripe cling peach - a wonderfully pure infusion of fruit. The texture is perfect, with a silky, creamy mouthfeel that verges on being dangerous. Wonderfully ripe flavours of honey, white and yellow peach and a touch of ripe banana. Superb length, followed by flavours of nectarine, peach and just a hint of anise. Very delicate spicy overlay. Clean, sweet finish, without being cloying. Drink on its own or drizzle it over your fruit salad! Alc/Vol: 15%