{"product_id":"g-e-massenez-poire-prisonniere-williams-pear-eau-de-vie-750ml","title":"G.E. Massenez Poire Prisonnière Williams Pear Eau-de-Vie 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eG.E. Massenez Poire Prisonnière is a Williams pear eau-de-vie from Alsace, France, presented with a whole pear inside the bottle and bottled at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name means the imprisoned pear, after the painstaking process in which a Williams pear is grown inside the bottle while still on the tree: glass bottles are fixed to the branches early in the season so the fruit can mature naturally inside. Ripe Williams pears are then crushed and fermented to preserve their character, and the brandy is distilled slowly in traditional copper pot stills and bottled clear and unaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear and brilliant, it is supple and fluid. The nose is clean and typical of Williams pear, very fruity, long lasting and inviting. On the palate the rounded grain of the pear is very noticeable, with an intense floral freshness, fresh fruit overlaid by ripe fruit and marmalade, and a prominent spicy endnote with a hint of liquorice typical of Williams pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA celebrated objet d'art of French fruit distillation, it is a spectacular gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it chilled in a small tulip glass after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEau-de-vie is a clear fruit brandy distilled from fermented fruit and bottled without barrel ageing, so the pure character of the fruit comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlsace, in north-eastern France, has a long tradition of fruit eaux-de-vie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, intense Williams pear, very fruity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded pear, floral freshness, ripe fruit and marmalade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy, with a hint of liquorice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e G.E. Massenez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poire Williams Eau-de-Vie, pear in bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Williams pears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented and slowly distilled in copper pot stills, unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alsace, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it lightly chilled in a small tulip glass as a digestif. It pairs with pear tart, soft cheeses or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the pear get in the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows inside the bottle while still on the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is bottled clear and unaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Alsace, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac \u0026amp; Brandy collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G.E. Massenez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023451189557,"sku":"VWS200428791","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15147.webp?v=1793656462","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/g-e-massenez-poire-prisonniere-williams-pear-eau-de-vie-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}