🥃 Grey Goose La Poire
The Grey Goose La Poire line: a flavoured vodka with Anjou pears on a wheat vodka base; 30 or 40% ABV.
Grey Goose La Poire is the pear-flavoured vodka of the Grey Goose brand, the last of the three classic flavoured versions: according to the brand it dates from 2006, and according to Difford's Guide it was launched in the United States on 1 February 2007. The base is Grey Goose Vodka, and the pears come from Anjou. According to the producer, the strength is 30 or 40% ABV depending on the market.
Production. According to Difford's Guide, the pear flavour is made of three parts: a single pot still distillate of washed, crushed and steeped Williams pears from Anjou, an essence from vacuum-concentrated pear juice, and an infusion of Williams pears. These are mixed with Grey Goose Vodka. The producer describes a fruity, floral nose and a sweet, crisp taste; Difford's Guide tasters note pear skin, lemon zest and black pepper.
Why it matters for you. Choose La Poire for a pear accent, and compare it with L'Orange and Le Citron: those are citrusy, this one is softer and rounder. It is a flavoured vodka in EU category 31, not a liqueur. Check the percentage on the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 2006 according to the brand; 2007 (US) according to Difford's Guide |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Grey Goose wheat vodka and Williams pears from Anjou |
| Distillation method | base distilled once; the pear distillate is single pot still (Difford's Guide) |
| EU category | 31: flavoured vodka |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 30 or 40% ABV (according to the producer, depending on market) |
How it connects to Spirits
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Links
- Made from
- 🍸 Vodka
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Grey Goose, 🍸 Flavoured vodka
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Grey Goose Essences, 🥃 Grey Goose L'Orange, 🥃 Grey Goose Essences, 🥃 Grey Goose L'Orange, 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron, 🥃 Grey Goose Vodka, 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron, 🥃 Grey Goose Vodka
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that La Poire is made from pear juice?
Not only. According to Difford's Guide, it combines a pear distillate, an essence from pear juice and an infusion of Williams pears.
What is the strength of Grey Goose La Poire?
The producer gives 30 or 40% ABV depending on the product and market; Difford's Guide gives 40%. Check the label.
Which pears are used?
According to the producer, pears from Anjou; according to Difford's Guide, Williams pears from Anjou, France.
What to read next
- 🥃 Grey Goose Essences — The Grey Goose Essences line: vodka with fruit and herb essences in three flavours; 30% ABV according to the producer.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🧪 Water — ~87% of milk.
- 🥃 Grey Goose L'Orange — The Grey Goose L'Orange line: a flavoured vodka with orange essences on a wheat vodka base; 30 or 40% ABV depending on the market.
- 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron — The Grey Goose Le Citron line: a flavoured vodka with lemon essences (Menton) on a wheat vodka base; 30 or 40% ABV.
Similar
🥃 Grey Goose Essences · 🥃 Grey Goose L'Orange · 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron · 🥃 Grey Goose Vodka · 🥃 Belvedere Organic Infusions · 🥃 Belvedere Dirty Brew
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Grey Goose: La Poire Flavored Vodka (Anjou pears, single distillation of base)
- Difford's Guide: Grey Goose La Poire Vodka (William pears from Anjou; US launch 1 February 2007)
- Grey Goose: Process & Products (Picardie soft winter wheat, single distillation, spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue, blending in the Cognac region; L'Orange 2001, Le Citron 2003, La Poire 2006)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks, Annex I, categories 15 Vodka and 31 Flavoured vodka (min. 37.5% vol.)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)