alc./vol: 20%
Proof: 40°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: Unaged
Product of:
France
Once picked, speed is of the essence in order to capture the blossoms’ fragrance and flavour as the flowers dull and fade. The fresh elderflowers are macerated in eau-de-vie made from a blend of Chardonnay and Gamay grapes. The elderflower infused spirit is then blended with 180 grams of sugar per litre.
St-Germain mixes well with all white fruits, particularly apple, pear and white grapes. The acidity of white wine also balances St-Germain and the grassy, gooseberry notes of Sauvignon Blanc work particularly well with the delicate floral notes of the liqueur.
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 18/04/2016
Appearance:
(sample bot No. 09070-12) Clear, pale straw.
Aroma:
Clean, delicately fragrant with integrated fruit notes (peach, pear, grapefruit and tinned lychee).
Taste:
Lightly syrupy with floral elderflower, balanced with assertive citric acidity and lemon zest. With notes of lemon meringue pie, pear, passion fruit and sweet pastry.
Aftertaste:
Long elderflower finish with gooseberry and lingering citric acidity.
Overall:
Sweet floral elderflower balanced with assertive citric acidity, St-Germain mixes so well in cocktails that it has been described as
£25.95
