Myrtille
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years of release, though its sugar content allows it to remain stable for much longer once opened.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate desserts, sparkling wine
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled at the base of the Vosges mountains, the Cave du Vieil-Armand preserves the historic Alsatian tradition of crafting artisanal fruit liqueurs alongside their classic wines. The Myrtille (blueberry) expression is a tribute to the wild mountain berries that grow abundantly in the high-altitude forests of Alsace. Hand-harvested by locals, these tiny, flavor-packed wild blueberries are macerated to capture their deep purple hue, intense forest-fruit aroma, and balanced sweet-tart profile. This specialty liqueur represents the rustic mountain heritage of the region, offering a taste of the local terroir that extends beyond the vineyards into the surrounding woodlands.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Base Ingredient
None (produced from wild blueberries)