Nestling on the Rhône river between the Palace of Popes and the chartehouse of Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, lies Barthelasse Island, one of the largest river islands in Europe. Generously bathed under the Provence sun and swept by the mistral, the Island is naturally endowed with grounds of sand and silt, all of these factors make it a very suitable place to cultivate the exceptional Williams pear.

On Barthelasse Island, the Manguin family use a selection of the best fruit combined with a carefully controlled process of maturation, slow fermentation, blending and aging in vats or barrels to ensure they make the highest quality fruit brandies or liqueurs.