Presented in a glass barrel.
It is harvested between the 6th and 12th day of the sugaring season, the cuvée d'excellence is an exceptional maple syrup produced when several conditions are met:
Generally belonging to the category of amber syrups with a rich taste, the cuvée of excellence is double filtered before bottling and has a remarkable and unique taste.
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The pinnacle of maple syrup: a pure syrup aged in oak barrels (often ex-bourbon or ex-wine). It develops woody, vanilla, slightly spicy notes. 100% Canadian maple syrup. The collector's piece sommeliers fight over.
Classic syrup is bottled right after cooking. The Cuvée is aged for months in oak barrels. Result: unprecedented aromatic depth, complexity comparable to a fine spirit. Gourmet level, savor it neat — not for morning pancakes.
Stable for years unopened, away from light. Once opened, fridge it and seal tightly. Taste at room temperature, like a fine wine, to fully experience the woody notes that fade when cold. Aromas evolve even after opening: best within 6 months.
100% maple sap, period. Barrel-aging adds aromas but no alcohol or extra allergens. Gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, egg-free. Vegan. Still concentrated sugar: savor neat, not in big quantities.
The Cuvée is enjoyed almost neat, by the spoonful, like a fine spirit. Spectacular as a finishing touch on pan-seared foie gras, vanilla ice cream with salted caramel, or a blue cheese. A gift for a connoisseur — instant wow factor.
Oak barrel aging = months in the cellar, expensive barrels, loss through evaporation (the "angel's share"). Limited and numbered production. You're paying for a maple craftsmanship masterpiece — the maple equivalent of a fine single malt whisky.
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