G'Vine Nouaison Gin

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Gin
Producer:
 
G'Vine
Label Name:
 
Nouaison Gin
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Cognac (Charente)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
45%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc (grape-based spirit)
Acidity:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2018) — 95/100 (Exceptional); International Review of Spirits (BTI, Chicago) (2018) — 96/100 (Ultimate Recommendation); retailer/community ratings e. g. , Distiller ~3. 9/5

Tasting Note
Spicy, woody and richly fruited gin with silky grape smoothness, bergamot, sandalwood, plum, juniper, ginger and vine-flower florals; warm, peppery and slightly bittersweet finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast pork, charcuterie, aged goat/sheep cheeses, citrus ceviche. Asian: Thai green curry, Sichuan-spiced dishes, Peking duck, salmon sashimi, Vietnamese herb salads.

Production Method
Made from Ugni Blanc grape spirit; 14 botanicals macerated and distilled individually, blended and redistilled in a Charentaise-style still; small-batch production; bottled at 45% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Maison Villevert (G'Vine), created by Jean-Sébastien Robicquet in the Cognac region; pioneers of grape-based gin and small-batch artisanal distillation.