wild blue berries sirup - 25cl

Origin and Raw Materials: The fragrant wild blueberries selected for this traditional recipe are hand-gathered in the protected mountainous zones of the French Alps. The preparation features authentic wild berries, famous for their small size and highly concentrated juices, 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 wild 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 vibrant deep-purple color without any artificial additives or colorants.

Tasting: This artisanal syrup displays a beautiful, brilliant deep amethyst 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 ripe wild blueberries, subtle hints of forest floor, and a sweet dark-berry profile immediately arises. The palate enjoys a complex, melting balance where the natural tanginess of the alpine 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, plain organic yogurt, 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 harvesters along the southern French Alps.