Joseph Cartron Liqueur

Some companies in Burgundy may boast of being bigger or more hyped than Joseph Cartron, but Cartron, founded in 1882, is clearly one of the most renowned for its quality. The secret behind the excellent liqueurs and spirits (Eaux-de-vie) lies first and foremost in the selection of the quality of the raw fruit. A blackcurrant, a raspberry, a pear or a plum used for distillation or maceration must be perfectly ripe and healthy. Here, any small mistake can ruin everything.

As with wine, the quality of a liqueur or Eau-de-vie does not start in the cellar but in the fields during cultivation. In Burgundy, Cartron has a fantastic supply of fruit on the slopes above the Grand Cru vineyards or on the Hautes Côtes in the hinterland. Other ingredients are sourced in the rest of France or more exotic places in the world. Each product is distilled according to a recipe that has been used for several generations. If there are any changes, it is only to improve the product.