Maison Louis Roque

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La Vieille Prune

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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Reserve 2015

Created to celebrate the House's 120th anniversary, Reserve 2015 is the House's first vintage. Aged 10 years in oak casks, it is composed of a blend of the finest eaux-de-vie. Only 120 numbered magnums were bottled, as an ode to time and the art of extended aging.

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A self-taught Parisian artist, Jean-Michel Tixier boldly reimagines the French tradition of ligne claire. An heir to Hergé, Chaland, and Serge Clerc, he brings a resolutely contemporary and adult touch to this retro style. His mischievous, ultramodern characters seem to step straight out of a comic book to inhabit our era. His lively, irreverent line captivates both publishing and fashion, where his graphic humor and timeless elegance hit the mark.

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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.”