Myrtille
⏳ Drinking Window
As a stable, high-quality fruit liqueur, this does not require traditional cellar aging. It is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of purchase to experience the peak intensity of its fresh fruit aromatics, though it will keep comfortably for several years even after opening.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Drizzled over vanilla bean ice cream or panna cotta, mixed with Crémant d'Alsace for a classic regional Kir cocktail, or served alongside rich dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Wolfberger, established in 1902 in the historic village of Eguisheim, is a cornerstone of Alsace winemaking and distillation heritage. Beyond their celebrated wines and Crémants, Wolfberger preserves the ancestral Alsatian tradition of crafting exceptional fruit liqueurs. 'Myrtille' (Blueberry) is a specialty liqueur born from this expertise. It is crafted by macerating wild mountain blueberries—traditionally hand-harvested from the slopes of the Vosges Mountains—in high-quality spirit, allowing the pure, deep essence of the forest fruit to infuse. This time-honored process captures the intense, slightly tart, and deeply aromatic profile of the wild berries, balanced with a delicate sweetness. It represents a liquid postcard of the Alsatian woodlands, celebrating the region's rich history of distilling local orchard and forest fruits.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1902 in the historic medieval village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger began as the Cave Coopérative Vinicole d'Eguisheim, among the pioneering winegrower unions of Alsace. Today, the cooperative unites over 300 member families cultivating roughly 1,200 hectares spanning across the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, including holdings across 15 Grand Cru sites such as Pfersigberg, Eichberg, and Rangen. Viticultural parcels traverse diverse geological foundations—ranging from classic limestone-clay and marl to fractured granite and steep volcanic scree—sheltered by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains. Viticulture adheres to rigorous sustainable guidelines through HVE Level 3 and Agri-Confiance certifications, complemented by dedicated certified-organic bottlings. Wolfberger has cemented its international reputation as both an innovator and benchmark producer of AOC Crémant d'Alsace, alongside precision-led still varietals. Its benchmark wines range from vibrant Riesling and Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes to richly concentrated Vendanges Tardives and botrytized Sélection de Grains Nobles.