Description

The Corsican Clementine is an exceptional brandy, of which just 812 bottles have been produced by the Brana estate. The clementines come from small orchards in Corsica that are farmed organically. Rigorous selection and transport by refrigerated lorry guarantee optimal quality, ensuring that all the freshness and finesse of this delicate fruit is captured. Best served well chilled at a temperature of 5–6°C.

Production of Brana’s Corsican Clementine Brandy

Production

Picked straight from the tree, the clementines are transported to the distillery in a refrigerated lorry to preserve all their aromas. Upon arrival, the clementines are cut by hand and left to macerate. One of the secrets lies in the maceration process and the choice of alcohol used for this. Regular tastings of this maceration allow us to determine the right moment to begin distillation.

Ageing

The clementine brandy is aged in stainless steel vats to preserve all the fruit’s freshness. The development of the esters is monitored periodically until the optimum maturity for bottling is reached. See the estate’s profile

Corsican Clementines: did you know?

It is the Corsican terroir, nestled between sea and mountains, and the high-altitude location of the orchards that give Corsican Clementines their unique colour and distinctive tangy flavour. Corsican clementine orchards are self-pollinating to prevent cross-pollination from the flowers of other fruit trees; this is what enables Corsicans to produce seedless clementines, a real bonus when it comes to tasting! Find out everything about the unique French clementine.