Nusbaumer : Poire Williams Rouge d'Exception

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Poire Williams Exception by Nusbaumer

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals a very fragrant profile with the characteristic aromas of ripe fruit. The olfactory notes are powerful and expressive, revealing the full aromatic intensity of the red-skinned Williams pear.

Palate
On the palate, this eau-de-vie gives the sensation of biting into a ripe, juicy fruit. It is soft and round, with an intense, supple bouquet. Its slightly grainy texture, typical of the fruit, lingers on the palate, ensuring a particularly long-lasting, juicy and delicious mouthfeel.

Food pairings and serving suggestions

This exceptional brandy is enjoyed neat as a digestif and is ideally served well-chilled. It pairs perfectly with iced desserts, especially pear sorbets, as well as chocolate desserts.

An exceptional fruit brandy from the Vosges with intense aromas of Williams pear

The Nusbaumer Distillery – artisanal know-how since 1947

Founded in 1947 by Joseph Nusbaumer in Steige in the Alsace Vosges, the Nusbaumer distillery has been upholding French craftsmanship for over 75 years. Managed by Nicolas Lombard since 2018, as an independent family business with the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" label, it distinguishes itself with four Holstein stills, allowing for the simultaneous distillation of grains, fruits, and herbs. Located at an altitude of 516 meters, Nusbaumer utilizes the biodiversity of the Vosges as well as pure spring water from the Climont schist layers to create authentic fruit brandies, liqueurs, and herbal spirits that purely reflect their Alsatian terroir.

Poire Williams Exception: a unique artisanal production

The Poire Williams Exception is distinguished by its exceptional production using red-skinned Williams pears – small, juicy, and particularly aromatic. The production process begins with a three-week maceration of the Williams pears in Williams pear brandy. This is followed by artisanal distillation and then reduction to drinking strength with spring water from Steige, naturally filtered through the Vosges schist. The entire process ends with cold filtration, ensuring the purity and aromatic intensity of this exceptional eau-de-vie. Bottling in an amber bottle and manual wax sealing testify to the artisanal care that goes into every bottle of this exceptional cuvée.