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LA VIEILLE PRUNE DE SOUILLAC

Tasting La Vieille Prune de Souillac means tracing back the story of a century-old recipe, unchanged through time, and the definitive reference for French plum brandy. Blending lies at the heart of everything: the orchards, the fruit varieties, and the century-old oak casks. For each cuvée, this blend remains the same. What sets them apart is the time spent in contact with the wood, shaping nuances unique to each expression. A precise craft, inherited patience, and a distinctive character.

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An unaltered
legacy
since 1905

From the orchards of the Lot to the grand tables of Paris, Maison Louis Roque has been telling the story of a family passion since 1905. Here, time is savored, aromas are passed down, and La Vieille Prune de Souillac continues to resonate with the spirit of French terroir through its recipes kept secret for 120 years.

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Philippe Faure-Brac
Sommelier, restaurateur, and passionate advocate, Philippe Faure-Brac sees wine as a culture of connection, craftsmanship, and emotion. Crowned Philippe Faure-Brac Best Sommelier in the World in 1992, he has played a key role in elevating French sommellerie through an approach that is both rigorous and deeply approachable. Founder in Paris of the iconic Bistrot du Sommelier, he has long championed a simple belief: a great wine truly comes to life at the table, when shared. Author, educator, and former president of the Union de la Sommellerie Française, he has spent more than thirty years passing on his knowledge in service of taste and the French art of living.

Press

"Not such an old Vieille Prune"
Le Monde
“On the counter of the ‹Oh Vin Dieu› bistro, numerous bottles are displayed, including the three cuvées from this historic brand: La Classique, La Réserve Impériale, and La Réserve du Centenaire: “I sell them every day, and if I don’t sell one, I offer it.” – Sébastien Mayol
"Celebrating 120 years of the House"
Shakewell
“New owners since 2024 of the Louis Roque distillery, Julia Rouzaud, Stanislas Thierry, and Julien Vandromme, are celebrating the one hundred and twenty years of this Lot-based House, founded in 1905, with La Vieille Prune de Souillac 2015, the distillery's first vintage cuvée to reach the market."
"A new youth for La Vieille Prune"
Les Échos Week-End
“On the shelves of every fine bistro and gastronomic establishment, one label inevitably catches the eye: that of La Vieille Prune de Souillac. Its slightly yellowed hue, its instantly recognizable lettering.”
"La Vieille Prune takes on Chartreuse"
La Revue du Vin de France
“Chosen by the heirs of Louis Roque, they acquired the Souillac distillery with the intention of reviving the famous eau-de-vie from Périgord, whose recipe based on distillates of plum varieties relies on three principle: blending, aging and refinement.”
"The Awakening of La Vieille Prune"
Le Figaro Magazine
“The House, discreet as a widow from Quercy, nevertheless enjoys the notoriety and affection of a pop star. La Vieille Prune speaks to banquet marathoners as much as to young bistronomes. The large bottles, displayed upright and fitted with a small silver tap, are as recognizable as the Manneken-Pis.”

FIND US

From Souillac to all corners of France, Maison Louis Roque can be found in a wide network of wine merchants, delicatessens, restaurants, and specialist boutiques. Explore our partner network and find the location nearest you.

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