Réserve du Centenaire plum eau-de-vie

La Vieille Prune Réserve du Centenaire plum eau-de-vie is the grand blend of Maison Louis Roque in Souillac: an ode to time and to long ageing, set apart by its depth and complexity.

Maison Louis Roque

Born in Sarlat in 1872, Louis Roque founded his own house in Souillac, on the banks of the Dordogne, after his father’s death in 1905. By blending old fruit eaux-de-vie from excellent small distillers, he created “La Vieille Prune”, which was an immediate success in the temples of gastronomy. True to its founder’s motto, “limit the quantity to favour quality”, the house is run today by enthusiasts who carry on the family tradition.

The Réserve du Centenaire plum eau-de-vie

This cuvée was created to celebrate the house’s hundredth anniversary. It is born from the union of the best agings: an eau-de-vie made from several plum varieties, in a secret proportion, aged in small French oak casks with a fine to medium grain. It is bottled at 42% ABV and presented here in a 3 L large format.

Tasting notes

The colour blends amber and old gold, with bright, deep highlights. On the nose, vanilla and pastry give way to cooked plum, white-flower honey and candied lemon. The palate is fruity and pastry-like, with a creamy, indulgent attack; the finish is intense and peppery.

Food pairing and serving

Enjoy it with a Breton shortbread, a clementine, or the dessert of your choice. Pour 4 cl into a digestif glass, at room temperature or in a glass that has been lightly chilled, and sip slowly.