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Citadelle Gin 88 Proof France 750ml
🇫🇷 Green melon, lemon peel & wild herbs. 19-botanical French gin.
Citadelle Gin — Cognac, France — 88 Proof — 750ml
Citadelle is one of France's most celebrated gin houses, distilled in Cognac using a 19th-century copper pot still and a signature blend of 19 botanicals sourced from around the world — juniper, citrus peel, coriander, cardamom, fennel, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more. The result is a gin of rare aromatic complexity: three defining ...Show More >
Citadelle Gin — Cognac, France — 88 Proof — 750ml
Citadelle is one of France's most celebrated gin houses, distilled in Cognac using a 19th-century copper pot still and a signature blend of 19 botanicals sourced from around the world — juniper, citrus peel, coriander, cardamom, fennel, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more. The result is a gin of rare aromatic complexity: three defining character traits — juniper, citrus, and exotic spice — woven together with a voluptuous, long finish that sets it apart from anything else in the category. 96 points from the Ultimate Beverage Challenge and 94 points (Best Buy) from Wine Enthusiast confirm what the glass already tells you.
The nose is elegant and inviting — fresh flowers, green melon, lemon peel, wild herbs, and assertive juniper, softened by cinnamon and anise. On the palate, the gin is smooth, refreshing, and crisp, with complex flavors of green peach, pear, lavender, mint, and citrus that build with every sip. The juniper cedes to a long, voluptuous, spicy finish with touches of pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon that linger beautifully.
Ultimate Beverage Challenge 96 — "Green melon, lemon peel, and wild herbs are elegantly displayed. The palate is refreshing and crisp, complex flavors of green peach, pear, lavender, and mint create a complex yet ethereal profile." • Wine Enthusiast 94 (Best Buy) — "Brisk, clean, and citrusy enough to induce Martini-with-a-twist cravings. Juniper-forward and drying with every sip."
- Producer: Citadelle, Cognac, France
- Style: Dry Gin — 88 Proof (44% ABV)
- Botanicals: 19 botanicals including juniper, citrus peel, coriander, cardamom, fennel, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg
- Character: Juniper • Citrus • Exotic Spice
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Fresh flowers, green melon, lemon peel, wild herbs, juniper, green peach, pear, lavender, mint, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg
- Best Served: Classic Martini, gin & tonic with lemon twist, Negroni, or on the rocks
A 96-point French gin at an honest price — Citadelle is the benchmark for what 19-botanical, Cognac-distilled gin can be.
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The recipe for Citadelle French Gin was created in the Citadelle Distillery of Dunkirk in 1771. France's oldest registered gin distillery, Citadelle was uniquely placed to take the advantage of the flourishing maritime trade routes of the Middle Ages. Dunkirk was the first port of call back in Europe for many seafaring explorers returning from the Orient, their ships laden with exotic herbs and spices such as coriander and cinnamon. The abundance of those spices, or botanicals, persuaded renowned French distillers Carpeau and Stival to build 12 traditional copper pot stills in the Citadelle, the historic fortress protecting the town. The same class of still is employed to make Citadelle gin today. So is Carpeau and Stival's authentic original recipe, which was discovered by French fine liquor producers Gabriel & Andreu as they investigated the old Dunkirk distillery.