Producer: Cazottes Distillery

Wild Quince Liqueur 2018,

Distillerie Cazottes
This wild quince liqueur from the Cazottes distillery, located in the Gaillac region (Tarn), is organic and natural, certified Nature & Progrès and Eurofeuille. It is made from the fruits of wild quince trees picked in autumn in the hedges of Laurent Cazottes' estate. No pesticides, colorings, or any other additives are used.

Production
To obtain this artisanal quince liqueur, Laurent Cazottes macerates the ripe wild quinces in the open air for fourteen months in a lightly sweetened homemade organic grape brandy. The whole is filtered, the marc distilled, and the resulting eau-de-vie reintroduced into the liqueur, which has an alcohol content of 18%.

Tasting
The scent of wild quince is bewitching, sweet and fruity, reminiscent of clean linen; the palate is suave, long, slightly astringent and bitter, and the taste is very refined. Although rare and distinguished, this organic quince liqueur from the Cazottes Distillery goes well with everything: chocolate, traditional pastries and even foie gras or pork or game terrines.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery
Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller, and natural liqueur maker, is a revealer of quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cultivates fruit trees, vines, shrubs and vegetable plants, which he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie and liqueurs.

Production secrets
First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then careful attention given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch
"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The particularity of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their fidelity to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that we have in our mouths, with all its nuances and its delicacy. They are low in alcohol, low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Tomato liqueur 2021,

Distillerie Cazottes
This organic and natural tomato liqueur (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels), from the Gaillac terroir of the Laurent Cazottes distillery, truly deserves its plural name. Indeed, no fewer than 208 varieties of tomatoes are grown organically in the property's garden. All can be used in the recipe for this spirit, which has an alcohol content of 18%.

Production
To obtain this tomato liqueur, the organic tomatoes are picked every day at full maturity in the Gaillac garden. They are sorted, cut and macerated in the house organic wine brandy. Then, time does its work...

Tasting
Surprising with its saline, herbaceous and slightly sweet accents, this organic tomato liqueur from the Gaillac region is perfect as an aperitif, but its sweet and salty power makes it suitable for all dishes. It will go well with tapas of all kinds, cheeses, smoked fish and marinated preserves.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery
Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller and natural liqueur maker, is a revealer of quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cares for fruit trees, vines, shrubs, and vegetable plants, which he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie, and liqueurs.

Production secrets
First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then careful care given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch
"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The particularity of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their fidelity to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that we have in our mouths, with all its nuances and its deliciousness. They are low in alcohol and low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Guignes et Guins Liqueur 2015, Laurent Cazottes

Cazottes Distillery A sensual and surprising liqueur made from guignes et guins, black cherries and wild cherries picked in the hedgerows of the Gaillac region. The production process—fourteen months of open-air maceration in a slightly sweetened eau-de-vie; filtering and distillation of the marc; reintroducing the marc into the liqueur—produces complex flavors, with notes of red rose and cedarwood. A dense and rich liqueur, fresh and fruity, wild and tannic, tangy and bitter. Alcohol content: 18%.

Elderflower Liqueur 2022,

Distillerie Cazottes
This organic and natural elderflower liqueur from the Cazottes distillery, located in the Gaillac region (Tarn), has the Eurofeuille label. It is a wine-based aperitif, made from black elderberries grown in Laurent Cazottes' garden without pesticides or any chemical treatment.

Production
The elderflowers are harvested in the spring and only the petals are used, macerated in a homemade natural wine that can be made from Jurançon Noir or Prunelart grapes, depending on the vintage, and organic eau-de-vie from the estate. Thus, a frank and powerful aroma can be obtained. A little sugar (just enough to reduce the bitterness). A long resting time follows to harmonize the flavors of this Cazottes elderflower liqueur, which is 17% ABV.

Tasting
We close our eyes, we are in a Tarn garden in spring: the heavenly, frothy, creamy and fresh scent of elderflower in bloom is fully present. The color is light ruby, coral, cinnamon; the nose is spicy, woody, evoking blond tobacco and dried fruits. The overall note is that of both fruit and black elderflower. This Cazottes elderflower liqueur can be paired as an aperitif with a good cured ham, a dry sausage without nitrites or a delicious Spanish beef ham from maison Aitana.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery
Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller and natural liqueur maker, is a revealing quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cares for fruit trees, vines, shrubs and vegetable plants that he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie and liqueurs.

Production secrets
First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then attentive care given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch
"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The unique feature of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their faithfulness to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that is on the palate, with all its nuances and deliciousness. They are low in alcohol and low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Green Walnut Liqueur 2017,

Distillerie Cazottes
This organic and natural green walnut liqueur from the Cazottes distillery, produced in the Gaillac region (Tarn), bears the Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels. This artisanal wine-based aperitif is a great classic of traditional folk liqueur making, a true grandmother's liqueur, pesticide-free, additive-free, and 17% ABV.

Production
The fresh walnuts are harvested from the tree around Saint-Jean and macerated for nine months in a mixture of natural wine and homemade brandy. The entire process is organic. The alcohol content is low to better convey the natural flavors of the green walnut.

Tasting
We don't hesitate to call this a masterpiece given the delight and versatility of this organic green walnut liqueur from the Cazottes distillery. What complexity, and what a delicacy! A dark brown color tending towards green, a lovely cocktail of bitterness, sweetness, and depth; a buttery and roasted flavor, notes of soy sauce, coffee, and cocoa with a fruity nuance. When tasted, it is invigorating and comforting. It is perfect to accompany foie gras, charcuterie and cured meats, cheeses, chocolate… Use it to marinate white meats: rub a nice rack of pork studded with garlic an hour in advance and drizzle it with walnut liqueur while cooking. Your guests won't believe it.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery
Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller and natural liqueur maker, is a revealer of quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cultivates fruit trees, vines, shrubs and vegetable plants, which he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie and liqueurs.

Production secrets
First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then careful attention given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch
"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The particularity of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their fidelity to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that we have in our mouths, with all its nuances and its delicacy. They are low in alcohol, low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Guignes et Guins Liqueur 2019,

Distillerie Cazottes
This guignes et guins liqueur is an organic and natural spirit (Eurofeuille label) produced in the Tarn region. It is a great success for the Cazottes distillery, which has many of them. It is made from two types of cherries: organic guignes (old variety black cherries) and guins (wild cherries or wild cherries) grown in Laurent Cazottes' garden, without pesticides or any additives.

Production
Once the fruit is harvested, it is pitted by hand and macerated naturally for 14 months in the estate's organic, slightly sweetened brandy. Everything is then pressed and bottled. The liqueur is 18% proof.

Tasting
Some will remember the guignolet, a cherry liqueur evoked by this liqueur of guignes and guins from the Cazottes distillery. It is an intensely fruity, dense, rich and sensual liqueur, a little tannic, with notes of red rose, cedar wood and candied cherry. A real aromatic bomb that you will love to enjoy on its own or use as a flavoring to cook a pigeon or roast duck. It will also go well with red fruit tarts. Delicious with a beef ham.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery
Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller and natural liqueur maker, is a revealer of quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cultivates fruit trees, vines, shrubs and vegetable plants, which he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie and liqueurs.

Production secrets
First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then careful attention given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch
"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The particularity of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their fidelity to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that we have in our mouths, with all its nuances and its delicacy. They are low in alcohol, low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Liqueur de Folle Noire 2014, Laurent Cazottes

Distillerie Cazottes
This delicious amber-red liqueur is made from fresh grapes and brandy from the same grape variety: Folle Noire, typical of the Gaillac region. Round and fruity, it is reminiscent of the best Cartagenes fortés from Roussillon, with its supple, well-melted grape skin tannins and aromas of fresh fruit and candied plum. Try it with a well-made Roquefort cheese or a fromage blanc and strawberry dessert. Alcohol content: 18%.

Folle noire liqueur 2016,

Distillerie Cazottes

This organic and natural folle noire liqueur from the Gaillac region (Tarn) bears the Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels. It is made from grapes of the typical Gaillac variety called folle noire or Jurançon noir. This grape variety produces large, juicy bunches with a delicate flavor. An original recipe from the Cazottes distillery, without chemical pesticides, colorings, or additives.

Production

To obtain this folle noire liqueur, the grapes are harvested in mid-September and fermented naturally using indigenous yeasts. As soon as the juice reaches 2 to 3 degrees of alcohol, an organic brandy of the same grape variety, distilled on the estate by Laurent Cazottes, is added to stop the fermentation. This is called mutage sur grains (grain fortification). This method allows the best aromas to be preserved and the alcohol content to be moderated (18%).

Tasting

A lovely amber red color, a delicate taste of fresh grapes, round and fruity. The Folle Noire liqueur from the Cazottes estate is reminiscent of the best Cartagenes from Roussillon with its supple and melted tannins, its aromas of fresh grapes and candied plum. This organic and delicate spirit will be a perfect companion for cured meats of beef or pork, mature cheeses or blue-veined cheese, or red fruit desserts.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery

Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller, and natural liqueur maker, is a revealer of quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cultivates fruit trees, vines, shrubs and vegetable plants, which he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie and liqueurs.

Production secrets

First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then careful attention given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch

"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The particularity of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their fidelity to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that we have in our mouths, with all its nuances and its delicacy. They are low in alcohol, low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Made from an old Gaillac black grape variety reintroduced by the Plageoles family, this eau-de-vie is aromatic, full-bodied, and spicy. Very long-lasting and comforting, it is the most "vinous" of the eaux-de-vie from the Cazottes distillery. Try it as a grog with citrus fruits, or to macerate cherries and other red fruits or fresh grapes. If you need to use a grape eau-de-vie in cocktails, look no further. Alcohol content: 45%.

Sloe Liqueur 2017,

Distillerie Cazottes

Here's an organic and natural sloe liqueur from the Cazottes distillery, direct from Gaillac (Tarn). The fruit is small but powerful and intense in flavor, and protected by thorns, so it's well worth it. Handcrafted, without pesticides, colorings, or other additives, this traditional liqueur is 18% ABV.

Production

The wild sloes are picked by Laurent Cazottes from the hedges of his garden at the end of December, when the first frosts have concentrated their flavor. They are hand-crushed, then gently macerated for fourteen months in the estate's slightly sweetened organic wine brandy. After pressing and distillation, the marc is reintroduced into the brandy to obtain color, vitality and length.

Tasting

A bittersweet symphony, a magical liqueur with a slightly tiled ruby color, lively and luminous. The nose is all about stewed red fruits, and on the palate, a round and tasty fruitiness is asserted, structured by a rich and melted substance. Pairs with just about anything, sweet or savory: charcuterie, cured meats, cheeses, pastries.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery

Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller and natural liqueur maker, is a revealer of quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cares for fruit trees, vines, shrubs, and vegetable plants, which he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie, and liqueurs.

Production secrets

First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then careful care given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch

"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The particularity of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their fidelity to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that we have in our mouths, with all its nuances and its deliciousness. They are low in alcohol and low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Mauzac Rose Eau-de-vie ("drop") 2016,

Distillerie Cazottes

This organic and natural Mauzac Rose Eau-de-vie ("drop") from the Gaillac region bears the Nature & Progrès and Eurofeuille labels. Mauzac rose is a traditional grape variety from the Gaillac vineyard that forms the basis of this organic, chemical-free spirit, produced by Laurent Cazottes and with an alcohol content of 45%.

Production

To obtain this drop of Mauzac rose, the fully ripe organic grapes are raisined (dried), destemmed by hand, then pressed and subjected to natural fermentation, without the addition of sulfites, which the Cazottes distillery leaves unfinished in order to retain residual sugar. They are then slowly distilled to preserve the fruity concentration in the mouth.

Tasting

Crystalline, luminous color; delicate and supple mouthfeel. Elegant aromatic profile, retaining all the natural taste of organic Mauzac rose: notes of pear, apricot, grapefruit, apple and sage. As fruity as it is floral, this drop of pink Mauzac from the Cazottes distillery excels in baking: try it to replace the rum in a baba. It can also be enjoyed on any occasion, for example with artisanal terrines, fine pastries or even caviar.

Learn more about the Cazottes distillery

Laurent Cazottes, winemaker, distiller and natural liqueur maker, is a revealer of quintessences. In Villeneuve-sur-Vère, near Gaillac (Tarn), he cultivates a veritable Eden of biodiversity. On limestone soil, he cares for fruit trees, vines, shrubs, and vegetable plants, which he transforms into wines, eaux-de-vie, and liqueurs.

Production secrets

First of all, the integrity of the fruit and the vine, cultivated in certified organic (Eurofeuille and Nature & Progrès labels) and biodynamically, then careful care given to their maceration at perfect maturity in the estate's organic eau-de-vie, and finally a precise and light dosage of sugar.

The Cazottes touch

"Liqueur does not mean sweet," Laurent likes to say. The particularity of Cazottes liqueurs and eaux-de-vie is their fidelity to the raw material: it is the whole fruit that we have in our mouths, with all its nuances and its deliciousness. They are low in alcohol and low in sugar: they are exceptional nectars.

Pays d'Oc Walnut Liqueur 2014, Laurent Cazottes

Cave Culinaries
This wine-based aperitif is a classic made with fresh walnuts macerated for nine months. Delicious, invigorating, and fortifying, it offers a complex, buttery, and roasted flavor, with a surprising olfactory note of soy sauce, coffee, and cocoa. It pairs well with foie gras, melon, charcuterie and cured meats, cheeses, chocolate, hare à la royale, etc. It's also a superb marinade ingredient for white meats: rub it generously over a rack of farm-raised pork well studded with garlic an hour before roasting, and during cooking, baste it several times with its cooking juices, adding a little walnut wine if necessary: ​​a marvel! Alcohol content: 17%.

Liqueur de Prunelles 2014, Laurent Cazottes

Cave Culinaries
Harvested in pain (the thorns!) at the end of December and then raisined (dried) on racks, the wild blackthorn berries are split by hand and macerated for six months in sugar and brandy before being pressed and distilled. The resulting marc is then reintroduced into the fruit juice to obtain this magical liqueur with a slightly brick-red color, lively and luminous. The nose is all about stewed red fruits, and the palate asserts a savory fruitiness structured by a rich and melted texture. Pairs with just about anything. Alcohol content: 18%.

Wild Quince Liqueur 2015, Laurent Cazottes

Cave Culinaries
This liqueur is made from the fruit of wild quince trees growing in the hedges of the Cazottes distillery. The quinces are stripped of their down, then macerated for fourteen months in the open air in a slightly sweetened eau-de-vie. The whole is filtered, the marc distilled, and the resulting eau-de-vie reintroduced into the liqueur. It has a sweet and fruity aroma, with a clean linen flavor; the palate is smooth, slightly astringent, and the taste is very refined. Alcohol content: 18%.

72 Tomato Liqueur 2015, Laurent Cazottes

Cave Culinaries
Between plum trees and aromatic plants, Laurent Cazottes cultivates seventy-two varieties of heirloom tomatoes: Crimean black, Bernese pink, market wonder, and Andean horn... All are used to make this surprising liqueur with saline, herbaceous, and slightly sweet notes. It will be a great aperitif with refined tapas, whelks with aioli, marinated anchovies, and more. Alcohol content: 18%.

Goutte de Reine-Claude dorée 2016, Laurent Cazottes

Cave Culinaries
Fruit, sweetness, sunshine, opulence, generosity: this eau-de-vie possesses all the characteristics of the golden greengage, a fruit that explodes in the sun and releases a smooth syrup drop by drop. The plums are raisined and freed of any pits or stems before maceration and distillation. As with the Williams pear drop, the fruit's flavor emerges with dazzling clarity. Enjoy by the glass, with friends, by the fire, or at the end of a good meal. Alcohol content: 45%.

Goutte de Poire Williams 2016, Laurent Cazottes

Cave Culinaries
The stems, calyxes, seeds, and even the smallest scab of the estate's Williams pears, harvested when overripe, are removed to preserve the fruit's flavor. Fermentation takes place for six weeks before distillation. You will never have tasted such an intense pear brandy, so faithful to the original fruit. It is the quintessence of the pear. Alcohol content: 45%.

Mauzac rose, a traditional grape variety from the Gaillac region, gives its character and flavor to this delicate and supple eau-de-vie. The grapes are raisined (dried), hand-destemmed, pressed, and subjected to incomplete fermentation, which leaves a little residual sugar. The aromatic profile is very elegant and preserves the natural taste of the grape. An excellent ingredient in desserts and pastries: try it as a substitute for rum in a baba. Alcohol content: 45%.