Nusbaumer : Vieille Prune d'Exception

Characteristics and tasting advice for Nusbaumer Vieille Prune

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals very fruity aromas, with characteristic notes of almond and pits that attest to the quality of the wild plums used.

Palate
On the palate, this Vieille Prune is smooth and round, with a long, silky finish.

Pairings and tasting moments

This eau-de-vie is best enjoyed neat, ideally as a digestif to fully appreciate its complexity and roundness.

An exceptional Alsatian eau-de-vie made from wild plums

Distillerie Nusbaumer, artisanal know-how since 1947

Founded in 1947 by Joseph Nusbaumer in Steige in the Alsatian Vosges, the Nusbaumer distillery has upheld exceptional artisanal know-how for more than 75 years. This independent company, labeled Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, excels in distilling fruit eaux-de-vie and botanical spirits. It showcases local fruits and wild plants thanks to the pure water from the Climont’s schist springs.

The traditional crafting of Nusbaumer Vieille Prune

This Vieille Prune is crafted using a rigorous traditional method from wild plums. The process begins with fermenting the plums for several weeks. After pitting, the fruit purée rests for another 4 to 6 weeks to fully develop the fruit’s aromas before distillation. The eau-de-vie is then brought down to proof by adding pure water from Vosges springs, then aged in oak barrels for one year. This maturation imparts its characteristic amber hue and the roundness so appreciated by enthusiasts. This meticulous production method makes this Vieille Prune a classic among Alsace eaux-de-vie and a flagship of the distillery’s “Exceptional Eaux-de-vie” range.