Hydromel Reserve – Aged 12 months – 50cl – 13.6% ABV

Treat yourself to a unique tasting experience with our Reserve Mead, an artisanal honey spirit aged in barrels for 12 months. This long aging process reveals an exceptional aromatic richness, where the natural sweetness of honey is enveloped in woody, slightly tannic, and subtly spicy notes. Each sip develops a beautiful length on the palate and offers a perfect balance between roundness and complexity. Made without additives or added sulfites, this dry and elegant mead is ideal as a refined aperitif, as an accompaniment to gourmet dishes, or as a gift. Serve chilled, between 44°F and 46°F, to reveal its full finesse.
Honey-based alcoholic beverage – Natural and local product.

Hydromel "Réserve" – Mead aged for 12 months in 50cl bottles (13% ABV)

Let yourself be seduced by our "Réserve" mead, an exceptional honey-fermented drink, aged for 12 months and produced using unique artisanal expertise. Made from pure, high-quality honey, this mead is produced in the purest medieval tradition, then slowly refined to develop woody, rounded, and elegant aromas.

This mead stands out for its aromatic complexity, its long finish, and its subtle balance between natural sweetness and light tannic structure. An ideal drink for discerning palates, lovers of rare products, or as a unique and refined gift.

Why choose our "Reserve" Mead?

Aged for 12 months, for slow and thorough maturation
Woody aromas, slightly tannic, with a warm roundness
Medieval inspiration, no additives, no added sulfites
Swiss artisanal production, in small batches
50cl bottle, perfect for an exceptional aperitif, a gourmet dinner, or an original gift

A thousand-year-old tradition revisited

Considered the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world,mead is made from the natural fermentation of water and honey. Once used at weddings, feasts, and sacred rituals, it symbolizes the union between nature, tradition, and celebration.

Our Reserve Mead continues this tradition while meeting modern standards:

Homemade recipe
Natural fermentation
No added sulfites
Raw, unheated honey
Respect for time and flavors

Taste profile: a balanced richness

Hydromel "Réserve" offers a rare taste experience. Its aging process gives it:

A deep golden color, clear and bright
A complex nose, blending caramelized honey, dried fruit, and fine wood.
A gentle attack, followed by a balanced structure with a slight tannic edge.
A persistent, elegant, and slightly spicy finish

This profile places it between a structured dry white wine and a refined digestif, but with the unique characteristic of honey fermentation.

Tasting tips

To fully appreciate its aromas, serve Hydromel Reserve:

Cool, between 8°C and 10°C
In a white wine or spirits glass
As a distinctive aperitif or to round off a meal

Food pairing ideas:

Seafood (oysters, scallop carpaccio)
Mature cheeses (Comté, sheep's milk Tomme, dry goat's cheese)
Fruit desserts, tarte tatin, toasted almonds
As a base for honey cocktails, for experienced mixologists

For a change of pace

Our Reserve Mead is one of the most elaborate in our collection. But you can also explore different profiles, all crafted with the same artisanal standards:

Raspberry mead: a fruity, tangy version, ideal as an aperitif
Chestnut honey mead: full-bodied, with natural woody notes
Natural sweet mead: our mild and floral base, perfect for beginners