Raspberry syrup - 25cl

Origin and Raw Materials: The fragrant raspberries selected for this traditional recipe are cultivated in the sunny agricultural zones of the Nice countryside. The preparation features authentic regional red berries, famous for their balanced sweet-tart profile, combined with pure cane sugar and crystal-clear spring water.

Producer: The artisanal house Le Clos de Laure was established in 2001 by Jean-Luc Bertin and his wife Marie-Laure. As a former pastry chef in prestigious luxury hotels along the Riviera, Jean-Luc Bertin infuses the brand with an uncompromising rigor, exactness, and taste structure that defines their gourmet creations, now crafted alongside their son Jérôme. While welcoming food lovers in their elegant shop located on Rue Verdi in Nice, they protect the pure gastronomic heritage of their land.

Production: The preparation is meticulously carried out at the family facility in Drap. The fresh red berries are gently pressed at a controlled temperature to extract their rich, unadulterated juice. This natural base is then slowly cooked with pure cane sugar until it reaches the perfect syrup density, preserving its brilliant red color without any artificial additives or colorants.

Tasting: This artisanal syrup displays a beautiful, brilliant deep ruby red color with a clear, smooth gloss. The texture is remarkably rich yet fluid, coating the palate elegantly. On the nose, a powerful and fresh aroma of sweet raspberries, subtle hints of red currants, and a rich berry sweetness immediately arises. The palate enjoys a complex, melting balance where the natural tanginess of the summer fruit blends beautifully with the smooth roundness of the sugar cane.

Tasting Advice & Keeping Potential: Serve this premium syrup chilled at a temperature around 6 to 8 degrees Celsius. Generally speaking, it is highly versatile for creating sophisticated cocktail reception drinks, drizzling over delicate frozen desserts, or adding a fruity touch to fresh water. More specifically, it will perfectly elevate a scoop of traditional vanilla ice cream, an artisanal panna cotta, or top a chilled glass of sparkling wine. It pairs magnificently with a dry selection of Champagne available at lavinothequelaroche.com. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 3 months.

Awards & Environmental Certifications: Prepared in a fully certified HACCP facility, this artisanal recipe is strictly GMO-free. The producer focuses on clean agricultural methods by maintaining exclusive short supply chains with small-scale local growers along the French Riviera.