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La
Vieille
Prune de
Souillac

an iconic fruit brandy

Our expressions

Tasting Vieille Prune de Souillac is to experience a century-old recipe, faithfully preserved through generations, the definitive reference for French plum eau-de-vie. Blending lies at the heart of the House's savoir-faire: a union of orchards, fruit varieties and century-old oak casks. The same blend forms the foundation of every expression. What sets them apart is time, time spent ageing in wood, gradually revealing nuances unique to each one. A precise craft, inherited patience, and a character all its own.

La Réserve
ORIGINALE

An unchanged recipe

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La Réserve
CENTENAIRE

A distinctive blend

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La Réserve
IMPÉRIALE

Oak-Cask Excellence

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La Réserve 2015
MILLESIMÉE

A Limited-Edition Anniversary Expression

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Reserve Originale

The House's signature, Reserve Originale embodies the balance between the vibrancy of freshly picked fruit and the roundness imparted by wood. After long aging in oak casks, it reveals notes of almond and stone, a reminder of the fruit's heart. This is a timeless, reassuring cuvée. The fruit is genuine, powerful, and whole, delicately underscored by spices that make it unique.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose Subtle and elegant, marked by aromas of ripe fruit enhanced by rich woody notes, vanilla and cocoa.
  • Palate Fine and silky, with remarkable aromatic depth, where plum intertwines with oak nuances and delicate spice notes.
  • Finish Long, warm and lingering, revealing beautiful complexity and great finesse.
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Reserve Centenaire

An ode to time and extended aging, Réserve du Centenaire is a blend of the House’s finest eaux-de-vie. It stands out for its depth and complexity. The fruit aromas are enveloped in woody notes, enriched by the warmth of candied fruit and nuances of spices and dried fruits.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose Rich and refined, revealing aromas of vanilla, pastry and stewed plum, enhanced by notes of honey and candied lemon.
  • Palate Creamy and generous, with fruity and pastry-like flavours reminiscent of caramelised plum tart and praline vanilla cream.
  • Finish Intense and gently spicy, long-lasting and harmonious, leaving a warm and elegant impression.
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Reserve Imperiale

The result of exceptional aging in French oak casks, Reserve Imperiale is the very expression of patience. Here, the vibrancy of the plum is ignited, smoked, and infused with wood, revealing unprecedented aromas. It then softens, opening into remarkable roundness and an impressively long finish. Candied, vanilla and delicately woody notes intertwine to create an eau-de-vie of exceptional character

Tasting Notes

  • Nose Powerful and expressive, marked by empyreumatic notes of heated wood, smoke and toasted bread, lifted by hints of vanilla.
  • Palate Intense and well-balanced, combining flavours of vanilla, toasted and smoky notes, with nuances of fresh coconut and candied orange.
  • Finish Long and harmonious, with roasted and subtly bitter accents that bring a refreshing sense of balance.
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Reserve 2015

A truly special edition of La Vieille Prune de Souillac: the very first vintage from Maison Louis Roque, this 2015 cuvée, available in an extremely limited edition, comes from a single cask identified as exceptional. Only 120 numbered magnums were produced, each celebrating one of the House's 120 years. After ten years of aging in French oak casks, it reveals rare, exceptional complexity - between fresh plum, toasted notes and candied fruit.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose Fresh and vibrant, led by juicy plum, enhanced by notes of passion fruit and clementine.
  • Palate Smooth and refined, revealing fresh, tangy plum supported by hints of noble wood and subtle toasted notes.
  • Finish Long and delicate, marked by touches of cocoa bean and candied apricot.
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COCKTAIL

The Paris-Souillac

  • 4 cl Vieille Prune de Souillac
  • 2 cl honey syrup or cane sugar syrup
  • 2 cl lemon juice
  • A dash of Angostura bitters

THE EXTRA TOUCH

The optional egg white brings a silky texture and a delicate foam, beautifully enhancing the roundness of Vieille Prune de Souillac.

Iconic
& Unchanged

For over 120 years, Vieille Prune de Souillac has brought generations together around the same ritual. From bistro counters to the finest French tables, it embodies a certain vision of terroir and gastronomy - authentic, convivial and timeless. An iconic eau-de-vie, both widely cherished and remarkably rare, faithful to the artisanal savoir-faire of Maison Louis Roque.
THE TASTE
OF TIME

Here, everything is guided by the hand of the master blender: selecting the distillates, blending the plum varieties, and patiently overseeing the ageing process in century-old oak casks. Nothing is automated, nothing is rushed. It is this artisanal craft, passed down since 1905, that makes Vieille Prune de Souillac what it is today.

OUR CRAFTSMANSHIP

Common Questions

La Vieille Prune de Souillac is a plum eau-de-vie created by Maison Louis Roque in Souillac, in the Lot region of France. It is the original expression - the one that defined the style and set the benchmark for the category in France.

La Vieille Prune is crafted from a blend of distillates made from different plum varieties: Mirabelle, Quetsche and Prune Royale. This recipe was created by Louis Roque in 1920 and has remained unchanged ever since.

The term was born here at Maison Louis Roque. It refers to a plum eau-de-vie that has been aged for an extended period in oak casks - a method practised since the very beginning and one that has come to define the identity of the entire category.

All our cuvées are crafted from the same century-old recipe. What sets them apart is their ageing time in oak casks: from a few years to several decades, each maturation period reveals its own nuances, character and aromatic expression.

La Vieille Prune de Souillac stands apart through its signature blend and extended ageing in century-old oak casks. Unlike a clear plum brandy, it is an amber-coloured eau-de-vie shaped by time, offering remarkable depth and a rare aromatic complexity.

La Vieille Prune reveals notes of ripe plum and candied fruit, enhanced by hints of vanilla, honey and toasted oak. The longer the ageing, the greater the richness, depth and complexity of the cuvée.

La Vieille Prune is a digestif best enjoyed after a meal, ideally paired with dessert. It can also be savoured in cocktails.

La Vieille Prune pairs beautifully with fruit-based desserts, as well as creamy or custard-style creations such as petit-beurre cake, crème brûlée and tarte Tatin. It is also the perfect companion to our iconic Baba à la Vieille Prune and wonderfully complements our Prune Pearls.

Absolutely. Try a Vieille Prune Sour or the Paris–Souillac, our signature cocktail. Get in touch with us to receive our latest cocktail recipes and creations in advance.

Our cuvées range from 40% to 45% ABV, depending on the edition, always crafted with a careful balance between intensity and finesse.

Store it upright, away from direct light and temperature fluctuations. Once opened, it can be enjoyed for many years without alteration, provided the bottle is properly sealed after each use.

You can purchase it through our online shop, in our boutiques in Paris and Souillac, or from our partner wine merchants and some of France’s finest bistros.

Yes, our Maison, located in the heart of Souillac in the Lot region, welcomes visitors for tours and tastings. It is an opportunity to discover our century-old oak casks and the craftsmanship that has been passed down since 1905.

Our
Heritage

Created in 1920, Vieille Prune de Souillac was born from Louis Roque's vision: travelling to Alsace and Lorraine in search of other plum varieties - Mirabelle and Quetsche - and blending them with the plums of the Lot region before ageing the spirit in small oak casks. From this encounter emerged a bold and highly innovative blend, unlike anything seen at the time.
Our History

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