Louis Roque La Vieille Prune Eaux de Vie

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Confusing I know, but growing these lovely little purple jewelsshould definitely be on your orchard planting list.It doesn’t matter what you call them, they are still a nutritious and delicious bite. Varieties of French Plum Trees Richard P. Buchner (16 May 2012). Prune Production Manual. UCANR Publications. pp.75–. ISBN 978-1-60107-702-8. In days gone by, these plums were the staple of winter, providing dried sweet treats to the locals. Expertgardenersdried the plums allowingthe fruits to store over the winter — waybefore refrigeration was an everyday appliance, therebygiving them fruit options during the non-harvest months.

The French Petite European Plum is also known as the Petite D’Agen plum. This plum was broughtfrom the French town of D’Agento California in the mid-1800s as a scion from France from the Agen Plum French Variety. It was introduced to the US by Pierre and Louis Pellier when they traveled to San Jose, California in 1956. The brothers arrived during the height of theGold Rush and started a nursery with the cuttings they brought with them from France. There began American’s love affair with European Plums which continues today. What Is Plum Bloom The French Improved European Prune Tree is another late season plum that is sweet and richly flavorful, These dark purple gems are some of the best eating plums in home orchards today. These Vieilles Prunes are interesting spirits and are truly characterful, but their very ‘artisan’ style make them a little difficult and maybe not quite ‘malternative’. The Alsatian by Miclo is the easiest – and my favourite.Growing Prunes (Dried Plums) in California: An Overview. UCANR Publications. 2007. pp.2–. ISBN 978-1-60107-486-7. The "biodynamic" designation covers all estates certified for using biodynamic methods. They are accredited by one of the two official bodies, Demeter or Biodyvin. All wines produced by biodynamic methods are also certified as organic. Plant your European French Plum Trees this year, and you will be rewarded with a bountiful harvest in no time. Eaux de vie, a French term that translates to "waters of life," are clear, colourless fruit brandies that are crafted through the fermentation and double distillation of various fruits. Unlike liquors that are often sweetened, eaux de vie are unsweetened, offering a pure and unadulterated fruit essence that is both aromatic and potent. The "environmentally friendly" designation refers to estates practising environmentally friendly wine-growing techniques, but that have not opted for certification or who are still in the process of converting to organic agriculture or biodynamics. These estates may have adopted biodynamic principles (non-certified) or simply no longer use chemical products.

There are two popular varietiesof French Plum Trees. Ourbest advice is to plant one of each. They will cross pollinate while providing a varied and extended plum harvest.After distillation, the eau de vie is typically not aged for long periods, which is why it retains its clear appearance. If it is aged, it's usually in stainless steel tanks or glass containers to prevent the colour and flavour from being altered. Only a few eaux de vie are aged in wooden barrels, and they take on a slight colour if they are. Growing Prunes (Dried Plums) in California: An Overview. UCANR Publications. 2007. ISBN 978-1-60107-486-7.