BURGUNDY CREAMS AND LIQUEURS | CLOS SAINT JOSEPH
L'Ecorce du Clos Liqueur de Clémentine Clos St Joseph
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Product Details
- Format
- 50 cl
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- LIQUEUR ET CREME
LIQUEURS ET CREMES - Alcohol
- 37°
- Country
- FRANCE
- Taster
- Adrien
A perfect marriage of subtle citrus bitterness and pure indulgence. This artisanal clemency liqueur from Clos Saint Joseph captures the delicate perfume of freshly peeled Mediterranean winter fruit.
The Liqueur de Clémentine L'Écorce du Clos from Clos Saint Joseph is the sunniest and most festive expression in this range of artisanal citrus liqueurs crafted in Meursault. With remarkable precision, it captures the aroma of hand-peeled fresh clementine, offering a delicacy and aromatic vivacity that sets it apart. In a world dominated by the most common citrus fruits, the clementine brings singular finesse here: softer and more floral than orange, less acidic than lemon, it embodies the charm and elegance of Mediterranean winter citrus.
Origins and production
The Liqueur de Clémentine belongs to the Clos Saint Joseph citrus range, which includes lemon, clementine, orange and pink grapefruit. Each expression follows rigorous protocol: untreated citrus peels after harvest, a fundamental quality requirement. The absence of post-harvest treatment ensures that essential oils in the zest remain intact, pure and at maximum aromatic intensity. Clementine zests macerate in alcohol for several weeks, with spices gradually incorporated to enhance and build aromatic complexity, layer by layer, as in fine cooking. The alcohol base is a high-quality neutral grain distillate, clean and pure, allowing the clementine to express itself fully without aromatic competition. Cane sugar is added with precision to bring roundness and sweetness characteristic of a balanced liqueur, never overwhelming the natural vivacity of the zest.
Tasting profile
The colour is luminous gold with warm amber reflections and beautiful transparency. The nose strikes with immediate delicacy: fresh clementine zest imposes itself with characteristic floral and fruity intensity, softer and more perfumed than orange, with those notes of small Mediterranean citrus and orange blossom that define this winter fruit's charm. Delicate spice touches, cardamom, soft cinnamon, a light vanilla note, progressively enrich the bouquet with complexity and warmth evoking traditional pastry recipes. On the palate, the attack is round, fresh and enveloping, with silky texture and generosity from long maceration of the zests. The clementine expresses itself with natural sweetness and floral freshness that clearly distinguish it from more bitter, structured orange liqueurs. The finish is elegant, lightly spiced and persistent, with clementine zest and orange blossom returning pleasantly to complete the tasting.
The distillery
Blandine and Charles-Guillaume Simon took over Clos Saint Joseph in 2014, a very old wine business in Meursault south of Beaune in Burgundy. They restored these premises, abandoned for half a century, to revive high-quality spirits. With the addition of their own still in 2019, they now run a true artisanal Burgundian distillery. All Clos Saint Joseph distillates come from Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, from renowned terroirs. The distillery works entirely by hand and as a family, from bottling through labelling. The L'Écorce du Clos range perfectly embodies the artisanal and curious spirit of Blandine and Charles-Guillaume Simon, a house that looks beyond the vineyard to explore other expressions of terroir and craft with talent and precision.
Tasting and serving suggestions
Enjoy this Liqueur de Clémentine chilled, served neat at 10–12 °C in a liqueur glass or over ice. Its natural sweetness and floral finesse make it ideal for a winter Spritz, a few centilitres over dry bubbles with fresh clementine zest, a prestige Kir replacing blackcurrant liqueur, or a citrus-inspired Sidecar. In the kitchen, a few drops will enhance a rum baba, clementine pastry cream, white chocolate mousse with citrus, or a winter fruit salad. It also pairs beautifully with blue cheese or Roquefort, where its floral sweetness softens and magnifies the cheese's intensity.
Origins and production
The Liqueur de Clémentine belongs to the Clos Saint Joseph citrus range, which includes lemon, clementine, orange and pink grapefruit. Each expression follows rigorous protocol: untreated citrus peels after harvest, a fundamental quality requirement. The absence of post-harvest treatment ensures that essential oils in the zest remain intact, pure and at maximum aromatic intensity. Clementine zests macerate in alcohol for several weeks, with spices gradually incorporated to enhance and build aromatic complexity, layer by layer, as in fine cooking. The alcohol base is a high-quality neutral grain distillate, clean and pure, allowing the clementine to express itself fully without aromatic competition. Cane sugar is added with precision to bring roundness and sweetness characteristic of a balanced liqueur, never overwhelming the natural vivacity of the zest.
Tasting profile
The colour is luminous gold with warm amber reflections and beautiful transparency. The nose strikes with immediate delicacy: fresh clementine zest imposes itself with characteristic floral and fruity intensity, softer and more perfumed than orange, with those notes of small Mediterranean citrus and orange blossom that define this winter fruit's charm. Delicate spice touches, cardamom, soft cinnamon, a light vanilla note, progressively enrich the bouquet with complexity and warmth evoking traditional pastry recipes. On the palate, the attack is round, fresh and enveloping, with silky texture and generosity from long maceration of the zests. The clementine expresses itself with natural sweetness and floral freshness that clearly distinguish it from more bitter, structured orange liqueurs. The finish is elegant, lightly spiced and persistent, with clementine zest and orange blossom returning pleasantly to complete the tasting.
The distillery
Blandine and Charles-Guillaume Simon took over Clos Saint Joseph in 2014, a very old wine business in Meursault south of Beaune in Burgundy. They restored these premises, abandoned for half a century, to revive high-quality spirits. With the addition of their own still in 2019, they now run a true artisanal Burgundian distillery. All Clos Saint Joseph distillates come from Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, from renowned terroirs. The distillery works entirely by hand and as a family, from bottling through labelling. The L'Écorce du Clos range perfectly embodies the artisanal and curious spirit of Blandine and Charles-Guillaume Simon, a house that looks beyond the vineyard to explore other expressions of terroir and craft with talent and precision.
Tasting and serving suggestions
Enjoy this Liqueur de Clémentine chilled, served neat at 10–12 °C in a liqueur glass or over ice. Its natural sweetness and floral finesse make it ideal for a winter Spritz, a few centilitres over dry bubbles with fresh clementine zest, a prestige Kir replacing blackcurrant liqueur, or a citrus-inspired Sidecar. In the kitchen, a few drops will enhance a rum baba, clementine pastry cream, white chocolate mousse with citrus, or a winter fruit salad. It also pairs beautifully with blue cheese or Roquefort, where its floral sweetness softens and magnifies the cheese's intensity.
