Pastis - Clos des Spiritueux - Vintage 2021 - Barrel Strength - 57.2%
The Maison Ferroni is located in Aubagne in Provence, near Marseille, in the heart of a region renowned for its traditions in artisanal spirits. The distillery's headquarters have been established at the Clos des Spiritueux, an exceptional site where nature and ancestral know-how come together. Guillaume Ferroni, a true enthusiast of ancient spirits and high-quality aromatic plants, has developed a wide range of unique spirits that embody the history, Provençal cultural heritage, and local natural riches. His prestigious selection includes exceptional rums, aged whiskies, refined liqueurs, as well as an authentic pastis, made with the majority of plants cultivated and harvested wild directly on the estate.
The Pastis du Clos des Spiritueux is meticulously crafted from fresh plants grown on the estate's 7 hectares. These precious aromatic plants also come from the carefully maintained Mediterranean gardens of the estate, where emblematic plants such as fennel, licorice, and anise grow. Each year, the manual harvest, spanning from April to October, ensures the selection of the best herbs and flowers, picked at perfect maturity. These plants are then macerated separately in demijohns in a superfine alcohol, allowing all their flavors and aromas to be extracted. After an optimal maceration period, the extracts are blended and then aged in oak barrels for a full year, giving the pastis a unique richness and complexity. The distillate is carefully racked before the delicate addition of licorice and a natural essence of anise, which give this pastis its typical character and aromatic depth. Finally, this prestigious cuvée is bottled without dilution, at barrel strength, thus offering an intense and authentic tasting experience.
