G.E. Massenez Poire Prisonnière Poire Williams (40%)

G.E. Massenez Poire Prisonnière is a Poire Williams pear brandy from Alsace, France. A Williams pear is grown inside the bottle while still on the tree, then the ripe pears are crushed and fermented, distilled slowly in traditional copper pot stills, with only the heart retained. The spirit is bottled unaged and crystal clear, and the bottle containing the whole pear is filled by hand with the finished eau-de-vie. It is 40% ABV. The nose offers vivid ripe Williams pear, pear blossom, fresh orchard fruit and subtle floral sweetness. The palate is silky and crystalline, with pure pear flesh, gentle natural sweetness and remarkable clarity. The finish is long and clean, with lingering fresh pear and soft floral tones.