The Merlet family grows its blackcurrant berries in the Saintonage land (French area of the Charentes), to produce it’s own blackcurrant liqueur. It is crafted through an artisanal method of fruits infused in neutral spirit, in order to genuinely deliver their aromas. Since 2015, Merlet Crème de Cassis de Saintonge holds the Geographical Indication status, in recognition of a unique 30-years expertise in growing blackcurrants and turning them into liqueur.

Located in the Saintonge land (French area of the Charentes), the Merlet family selected it’s strawberries with contracted producers to create this liqueur. Merlet Crème de Fraise des Bois combines two complementary varieties, for their richness and complexity: Wild Strawberry and Mara. It is crafted through an artisanal method of fruits infused in neutral spirit, in order to genuinely deliver their aromas.

Located in the Saintonge land (French area of the Charentes), the Merlet family selected it’s raspberries with contracted producers to create this liqueur. It is crafted through an artisanal method of fruits infused in neutral spirit, in order to genuinely deliver their aromas.

Located in the Saintonge land (French area of the Charentes), the Merlet family selected it’s William pears with contracted producers to create this liqueur. It is crafted through an artisanal method of fruits infused in neutral spirit, in order to genuinely deliver their aromas.

The union of cognacs of different ages make it possible to develop a unique style the youngest bring vigour and power, while the oldest bring complexity and maturity. Merlet Brothers Blend can be enjoyed on ice the fruit aromas are highlighted and new floral flavours come to the fore.The fruitiness and elegance of the Merlet Brothers Blend cognac make it very easy to sip and wonderful in cocktails such as the Sidecar. Its fresh and delicate notes work perfectly with other ingredients without overpowering them.

Merlets Lune dAbricot reinvents a traditional product, Apricot Brandy. The Merlets source different varieties of apricots from partner producers in Roussilon to guarantee consistent quality. Thanks to their position as currant growers and winemakers, the Merlets are able to exchange with their partner producers and call on their own expertise to select fruits of optimal ripeness. The apricots are soaked in pure alcohol with some of their kernels to extract all their flavours, then pressed and filtered. This natural fruit infusion is then blended with a little bit of young Cognac for more depth and complexity, before sugar is added to obtain the final liqueur. Complete control of every stages of the process, from sourcing the fruits and selecting only the ripest to their transformation by Merlet, together with the very high concentration of macerated fruits, convert this brandy, made according to an exclusive recipe, into a product of many uses.TASTING NOTESNose: Sophisticated and powerful apricot, with notes of spice, wood, wild flower, exotic fruit (mango) and a hint of almond.Palate: Smooth and lively, with notes of honey (acacia, lime flower), apricot pulp and hints of citrus (lemon, orange). Very long finish, with slight notes of honeysuckle and bitterness. Generous, rich, unctuous and even dry.