Citadelle Gin Rouge

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 41.7% | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Citadelle Rouge adds cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and rhubarb to Citadelle’s classic botanical recipe. The berries contribute juicy, tart fruit, while the rhubarb adds a pleasantly sharp, fresh accent. Despite its name and the red fruit, this dry gin remains crystal clear in the glass.

The gin is based on a spirit distilled from French wheat and is made in pot stills at Château de Bonbonnet in the Cognac region. Its aromatic profile develops through the Progressive Infusion of fruit and botanicals. No sugar, colourings or other additives are added. The bottle contains 0.7 litres at 41.7% alcohol.

In a gin and tonic, a small rhubarb stalk makes a garnish that echoes the rhubarb note. The berry flavours also suit a fruity Bramble. Citadelle Rouge was named best gin in 2023 at the Spiritueux de l’année competition organised by Cavistes & Co.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Red fruit leads the intense nose, accompanied by delicate pastry notes.
• Palate: Red berries and rhubarb combine on the palate to create a fresh, fruity impression. Sweetness and lively pepper notes balance one another.
• Finish: The finish is rounded, recalling red-fruit sweets with a delicate hint of spice.

Distillery/Bottler:

Citadelle is the creation of Maison Ferrand and Alexandre Gabriel. The gin brand began in 1996 with his idea of using copper Cognac stills outside the Cognac distilling season. It took five years of negotiations to obtain permission from the authorities. Today, Citadelle has its own distillery at Château de Bonbonnet, surrounded by juniper plantings. The distillery and its spice room occupy a restored 18th-century stone barn.

A key technique is the patented Progressive Infusion process. Berries, citrus fruit and spices are steeped separately at different alcohol strengths to extract their individual aromas. This process takes several days. An orangery on the estate also provides space for various citrus varieties and further aromatic experiments.

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