Poire Williams Rouge
Pear
A natural dark-red mutation of the famous 18th-century Williams pear discovered in the 1930s, this bell-shaped variety boasts a deep ruby skin. As it ripens, its smooth, melting flesh becomes impossibly juicy, unleashing an intoxicatingly sweet and musky aroma that excels both fresh and in craft spirits.
Visual: Classic, bell-shaped pear featuring a dark ruby-red skin that brightens as it fully ripens.
Taste Profile: Intensely sweet, rich, and famous for its heady, intoxicatingly fragrant musky pear aroma.
Eating Fresh: Smooth, melting flesh that is exceptionally juicy, yielding effortlessly to every bite.
Best Uses: Perfect for eating raw, creating aromatic purees, craft distilling, or preserving in fruit salads.