Pastis - 70cl 40° X 6 = €23.90 per bottle Henri Bardouin Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Spirit Sélection Gold Medal 2023
A word from the Distillery: Produced for over a century in Forcalquier, Pastis Bardouin is undoubtedly the best of all Pastis. In Provençal, "Pastis" means "mixture". Here, the choice of spices, aromatics, and plants that accompany star anise is an art whose manufacturing secrets are jealously guarded. Much more than an anise-flavored spirit, Pastis Henri Bardouin is a complex and elegant Grand Cru pastis. Its secret: the deep balance of over 65 plants and spices picked, macerated, distilled, and blended. Henri Bardouin Pastis is an essential reference among high-end pastis, produced by the Distillerie de Lure, located in Forcalquier, in the heart of Haute-Provence. It owes its name to Henri Bardouin, an emblematic figure and connoisseur of Provençal flavors, who inspired its creation.
The bouquet is intense and refined, blending notes of anise with floral, herbaceous, and spicy accents. There is a true harmony between freshness and depth. The texture is round and velvety. The flavors evolve elegantly, moving from the intense anise to more subtle aromas of Mediterranean plants and exotic spices.
Henri Bardouin Pastis is ideally enjoyed as an aperitif, diluted in 5 to 7 parts of cold water, to reveal the full richness of its aromas. Its finesse also makes it an excellent ingredient for enhancing Mediterranean dishes or original cocktails. This pastis is much more than a simple aperitif: it embodies the Provençal art of living and the pursuit of excellence. Its aromatic complexity and authenticity make it a product prized by connoisseurs of refined flavors. A true invitation to travel through Provence and beyond.
