Sab's : Eau de Vie La Poire

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Sab's La Poire Eau de Vie

Tasting Notes

Appearance
Clear and crystalline, this eau-de-vie reveals a brilliant transparency, typical of a spirit that has undergone no barrel ageing.

Nose
Powerful and captivating, the nose is intensely fruity. It is dominated by aromas of perfectly ripe pear and a cascade of fresh fruit notes, all enhanced by a touch of pepper and a subtle hint of vanilla in the background.

Palate
The attack is lively and fruity, revealing a profile that is straightforward, honest and remarkably pure in its aromatic expression. The palate offers lovely roundness and a perfect balance between the alcoholic structure and the strong presence of pear. The finish is long, elegant and persistent, marked by fruity freshness, a hint of spice and a delicate vanilla sweetness.

Food Pairings and Tasting Moments
Ideal as a digestif to conclude a meal on an elegant note, this eau-de-vie can also be served as a "trou bourguignon". It pairs beautifully with fruit-based desserts such as a tarte Bourdaloue, intensely dark chocolate pastries, or, more boldly, with a creamy blue cheese such as Roquefort. To fully appreciate its finesse, it is best enjoyed neat, served at room temperature or lightly chilled (between 8 and 10°C), in a tulip glass after allowing it a few moments to open up.

Mixology
An exceptional product of remarkable aromatic purity, this fruit eau-de-vie is intended above all to be enjoyed neat, without embellishment, in order to preserve the very essence of the pear.

A Pear Eau-de-Vie of Remarkable Purity by Sab's

The Alambic Bourguignon: Sab's Heritage
Heir to a long rural tradition, the Pigneret Moroges distillery was founded in 1941 in Burgundy. In 2018, Mathieu Sabbagh, the current owner, took over this "sleeping beauty" to rename it Alambic Bourguignon and relocate it to Beaune. It was in 2020 that he launched the Sab's brand, an acronym for Société Alambic Bourguignon and a nod to his own nickname. Mathieu Sabbagh perpetuates a unique know-how as the region's last travelling distiller, moving his mobile copper still from village to village throughout the winter. The house stands out for its artisanal approach, its low volumes and its commitment to showcasing local terroirs. Sab's thus embodies the perfect union of a preserved historical heritage and a contemporary demand for quality.

The Artisanal Craftsmanship Behind the Eau de Vie La Poire
The Eau de Vie La Poire is an iconic cuvée that showcases the distillery's full technical mastery. This non-vintage spirit is crafted exclusively from Williams pears, both red and green, carefully selected and harvested at full ripeness in the south of Burgundy. In an absolute pursuit of aromatic purity, the fruit is meticulously stemmed and deseeded to retain only the flesh and avoid any unwanted bitterness.

The production method of this pear Eau-de-Vie relies on steam distillation carried out in the house's copper stills. This gentle process allows the pure essence and delicate aromas of the fruit to be extracted and preserved. The level of precision required is such that around 10 kg of fresh pears are needed to produce a single 50 cl bottle, ensuring an exceptional concentration of flavour.

Each bottle is hand-sealed with green wax. This attention to detail makes this eau-de-vie a true classic, produced in small batches for connoisseurs of authentic spirits.