{"product_id":"g-e-massenez-golden-eight-williams-pear-liqueur-enhanced-with-8-year-old-pear-eau-de-vie-750ml","title":"G.E. Massenez Golden Eight Williams Pear Liqueur Enhanced with 8-Year-Old Pear Eau-de-Vie 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlsace is one of the world’s great homes of fruit distillation, and Distillerie Massenez, founded in 1870 and still family run, is one of its best-known names. The distillery is known for guarding “its secret recipes and passing them on from generation to generation.” Golden Eight is one of its most distinctive creations: a Williams pear liqueur “enhanced by a more than 8-year-old pear eau-de-vie,” which gives it “a long-lasting taste in the palate and notes of vanilla and caramel.” It takes about 20 pounds of pears to produce each bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat aged eau-de-vie is what sets it apart from the typical pear liqueur: the extra years in oak add vanilla, caramel, and warmth to the fresh pear character. The result has “a beautiful amber color and fiery golden highlights.” The distillery describes the experience: “at the opening of the bottle, a powerful, warm Pear Williams aroma is released, shimmering with generous notes, to pleasure and incite the taste. Then, like a delicate and sensual symphony, all the pear aromas are gently offered, from the freshly harvested fruits to the complex vanilla and caramelized bouquet.” An importer adds “all the aromas of the pear between just picked fruit, almost candied and marmalade, before delicately giving birth to vanilla and the caramelised notes vanishing in light cascades of the eau de vie.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOther descriptions find “ripe Williams pear, white flowers, and honey, complemented by hints of vanilla and delicate citrus” on the nose, a palate of “juicy Williams pear, baked orchard fruit, and light caramel” with “sweet spice and soft floral undertones,” and a finish that is “long, balanced, and fresh with lingering notes of sweet orchard fruit and a soft pastry-like warmth.” At 25% ABV (50 proof), it is sweet and rounded, in the dessert-liqueur style, though the eau-de-vie gives it more backbone than a typical cordial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe it chilled (8-10°C) as an aperitif or digestif, over ice, with coffee, or alongside desserts such as tarte tatin, vanilla ice cream, and blue cheese. It also works in cocktails such as a Golden Pear Martini, and adds depth to sparkling wine. It’s an elegant gift in a pear-shaped bottle, and a distinctive pour for brandy and eau-de-vie lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eG.E. Massenez Golden Eight is produced by Distillerie Massenez in Dieffenbach-au-Val, Alsace, France (founded 1870). It is a Williams pear liqueur made with about 20 pounds of pears per bottle and enhanced by a Williams pear eau-de-vie aged more than 8 years. Bottled at 25% ABV \/ 50 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo critic scores are published for this liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillerie Massenez (distillery notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“At the opening of the bottle, a powerful, warm Pear Williams aroma is released, shimmering with generous notes, to pleasure and incite the taste. Then, like a delicate and sensual symphony, all the pear aromas are gently offered, from the freshly harvested fruits to the complex vanilla and caramelized bouquet.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImporter tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sweet symphony, generous and sensual, all the aromas of the pear between just picked fruit, almost candied and marmalade before delicately giving birth to vanilla and the caramelised notes vanishing in light cascades of the Eau de Vie who gave birth to it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The nose opens with fragrant aromas of ripe pear, white flowers, and honey, complemented by hints of vanilla and delicate citrus. On the palate, luscious flavors of juicy Williams pear, baked orchard fruit, and light caramel are balanced by notes of sweet spice and soft floral undertones. Its velvety texture leads to a long, refreshing finish with lingering pear sweetness and refined fruit complexity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmber with golden highlights. A powerful, warm Williams pear, with white flowers, honey, vanilla, and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLush and velvety, with ripe Williams pear, marmalade, baked orchard fruit, vanilla, caramel, and sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and balanced, with lingering pear sweetness and a soft, pastry-like warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWilliams Pear Liqueur (Poire Williams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25% ABV \/ 50 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWilliams pear distillate aged 8+ years, with natural pear infusion; ~20 lb of pears per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber with golden highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillerie Massenez — Dieffenbach-au-Val, Alsace, France (since 1870)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, aged-eau-de-vie-backed pear liqueur with vanilla and caramel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe Williams pear, marmalade, vanilla, caramel, baked orchard fruit, honey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChilled on its own\u003c\/strong\u003e — as an aperitif or digestif, or over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Pear Martini\u003c\/strong\u003e — with vodka or gin and a twist of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSparkling spritz\u003c\/strong\u003e — a splash in Champagne, Crémant, or Prosecco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e — a pear-and-vanilla lift for after-dinner espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarte tatin and pear tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla ice cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cheese and aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond pastries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45816986796098,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/G.E._Massenez_Golden_Eight_Williams_Pear_Liqueur_Enhanced_with_8-Year-Old_Pear_Eau-de-Vie_750ml.jpg?v=1792936808","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/g-e-massenez-golden-eight-williams-pear-liqueur-enhanced-with-8-year-old-pear-eau-de-vie-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}