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Citadelle Gin (70cl) NV
South West France
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- Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirit Competition, 2012
- 5 Stars, Spirit Journal, 2014
- 94pts, Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2017
- Double Gold, World Spirits Award, 2017
- 94pts, World Spirits Award, 2016
This remarkable gin hails from Château de Bonbonnet in the very heart of Cognac country. It’s crafted from 19 locally sourced botanicals, including juniper, of course, which has been grown in the region longer than grapes! Crisp, lively, refreshing.
This remarkable gin hails from Château de Bonbonnet in the very heart of Cognac country. It’s crafted from 19 locally sourced botanicals, including juniper, of course, which has been grown in the region longer than grapes! Crisp, lively, refreshing.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Beautifully balanced, elegant and soft, with a spicy finish
Aroma
Classic juniper notes with notes of citrus and pepper
Citadelle ‘Gin de France’ was conceived during a lazy summer lunch on the terrace of the château. The brief was simple: create summer in a glass. Completing the task proved to be a real labour of love, a by-product of which is their patented Progressive Infusion Process. In order to achieve the gin’s aromatic balance, each of its 19 aromatics is soaked in alcohol. The length of the infusion and the degree of alcohol in the infusion varies, depending on the aromatic function of the botanical. It takes three to four days to combine the infusions, which are carefully added, one at a time, until the blend is complete. It’s time well spent as they really have captured summer in a glass. Makes a classic gin and tonic, or the perfect gin martini.
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