Cartron Pamplemousse Rose Grapefruit Liqueur
Cartron Pamplemousse Rose Grapefruit Liqueur comes from Joseph Cartron of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy — the family liqueur house founded in 1882 and best known for its crème de cassis. The pink grapefruit is sourced from the best orchards of Israel and Florida, juiced and concentrated, then blended with neutral sugar-beet spirit and crystallized sugar to 100 g/L. Bottled at 18% ABV (36 proof) in 700mL, it is pale pink and slightly opaque, with fresh grapefruit peel and a hint of peppermint on the nose. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 18% (36 proof)
- Size: 700mL (US SKU)
- Fruit: pink grapefruit from Israel and Florida
- Production: fruit juiced and concentrated; neutral sugar-beet spirit; sweetened to 100 g/L
- Origin: Joseph Cartron, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France — founded 1882
- Profile: soft and oily at first, bright juicy mid-palate, slightly bitter finish reminiscent of grapefruit oil
Burgundy's Take on Pink Grapefruit
Cartron has been making liqueurs in Nuits-Saint-Georges since 1882, and Pamplemousse Rose applies the house method to pink grapefruit: fruit picked at peak sweetness and maturity, juiced and concentrated, then married with sugar-beet spirit and sugar brought in gradually. The official profile: pale pink, slightly opaque; fresh grapefruit peel with hints of peppermint; a soft, oily attack, a bright juicy mid-palate, and a slightly bitter finish of grapefruit oil. Note that some natural sediment may appear — a label note from the house itself. Browse liqueurs or the Cartron range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per official Cartron copy: nose of fresh grapefruit peel with hints of peppermint; palate soft and oily at first, then bright and juicy; finish slightly bitter, reminiscent of grapefruit oil.
How to Enjoy
Upgrade a Paloma or Hemingway Daiquiri, build a grapefruit spritz, or pour over ice with tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Cartron's grapefruits come from?
The best orchards of Israel and Florida, selected for peak sweetness and maturity.
How sweet is Pamplemousse Rose?
Sweetened to 100 g/L — bright and juicy like fresh grapefruit, with a softly bitter, pithy finish.
Who is Joseph Cartron?
A family liqueur house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, founded in 1882 and best known for its crème de cassis.
Sunshine grapefruit, Burgundian craft — order Cartron Pamplemousse Rose Grapefruit Liqueur online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.