G'Vine Floraison Gin de France 70 cl

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Amazingly, when I first wrote about this gin ten years ago, I thought it was “as contemporary as it gets.” And oddly enough, after ten years of writing about contemporary style gins. It still is. But this ambitious, floral-forward take on gin has aged exceptionally well*. It’s just as “out there” as when I first tried it, but it’s just as good— perhaps better. In a world where so many are trying to push the boundaries of gin, EuroWineGate did the same thing— and it still may be one of, if not the, best. G’Vine Floraison evolved straight from the imagination of Jean-Sébastien Robicquet in 2006 to the delighted palates of gin drinkers around the world. Hailed for its harmonious balance and bold divergence from established traditions, it has become a favorite of bartenders everywhere, and has been awarded by reputable industry specialists.

It was in the heart of the 16th century family home Maison Villevert, where G’Vine was first dreamed up and is now produced. Unconventional by its very nature, it is a gin made of grapes instead of more common lower quality grains. It is from the imagination of master distiller Jean-Sébastien Robicquet, that this gin was brought to life by the untapped potential he saw in the grapes of his home in the Cognac region. In April 2018, G’Vine partnered with the Australian distributors Swift + Moor. They share a common philosophy and desire to bring innovative products to Australia’s booming market for craft spirits. This is the gin for the evolving landscape of consumers who appreciate the craft of fermentation, who seek more complex and appealing flavor notes and mouth feel, and who want to move away from grain spirits and gluten in general," said Robicquet. The vine flower is a summer bloom that actually tastes like the season, which is why our gin lends so well to the concept of 'making summer last longer'," adds Alexandre Robicquet, North America Market Manager. Nouaison Gin is a taste of history, inspired from an original gin recipe from 1495, the oldest gin recipe known to exist, that used grape to create gin.

G'Vine Gin: palpably innovative in two distinct varieties

The folks behind G’vine are no stranger to the history of gin and grape-spirit-based-gins. In fact they are behind the 2014 re-creation of a 1495 gin recipe discovered in a Dutch text ( yes, the GIN is IN has reviewed it). The color is also chosen for the ingredient at the heart of G’Vine: the grape. Green is the color of the vines that grow throughout the Petite and Grande Champagne regions, that bear our vine blossoms in June, and our grapes in September. The transparency of the glass bottle reflects the fresh flavor of our delicately perfumed gin. Not just a green bottle

Muddle the basil leaves; add ice and the other ingredients. Shake gently and serve. Garnish with a ribbon of cucumber and a basil leaf The nose for G’vine Floraison is like an epic album opener. It sets the stage. If you didn’t know what you were about to get into— now you know. Maybe for me it’s kind of like the way Radiohead’s Kid A opens with Everything In its Right Place. Coming from the world of OK Computer, Radiohead boldly began with the statement: “this might not be what you were expecting.” Compared alongside it’s peers, G’vine Floraison is still as contemporary as it gets. But it’s still the bar to which all others aspire to reach. The other botanicals are sourced from all over the world and include juniper berries, ginger root, liquorice, cassia bark, green cardamom, coriander, cubeb berries, nutmeg and lime (fresh whole-fruit). These are sorted into four groups according to flavour profiles, such as sweet or spicy botanicals, then each group is independently steeped in grape spirit for two to five days before the four infusions are separately distilled in small bespoke pot stills.In a large glass filled with ice, pour 1/3 of June Peach and 2/3 of Prosecco. Add a dash of sparkling water and decorate with fresh peach slices. If you want to be historically factual— and you know that I love getting into historical details— the earliest juniper flavored spirits were distilled from a base of wine. In other words, grapes. Just like G’vine Floraison. Raised in the French vineyards, between Bordeaux and Cognac, the founder, owner and Master Distiller of Maison Villevert, Jean Sébastien Robicquet, is passionate about wine and spirits, and possesses a brazen commitment to the art of fine living. G?Vine Gin Nouaison is recognisable by the charcoal-tinted bottle. According to the producers, this colour is representative of the moment at which the grapes begin to grow. That?s also the reason for the name Nouaison, which means something like ?the birth of the grape?. This G?Vine Gin is marked by a soft floral aroma, in which notes of juniper and more fruity colourations are also to be recognised. Other botanicals in G?Vine Gin?s Nouaison include ginger, lemon, and cinnamon.

Maison Villevert chose a bold green color for G’Vine Floraison’s bottle. It represents the Cognac land from which the gin is born, and alludes to the audacity and creativity of our master distiller, Jean-Sébastien Robicquet. G’Vine: vine blossoms and grapes Though the base spirit is from distilled Ugni Blanc grapes, it’s the grape flowers that are perhaps most unique in G’vine Floraison’s grape profile. The flowers are harvested before they can fruit. They are then macerated and distilled, just as each of the other nine botanicals are— separately. They are then blended, and distilled one more time (all together now!) Tasting Notes The ancestral family property, now the company's headquarters. In 1528 Maison Villevert belonged to Jehan Robicquet, who was a courtier and confidant of François I, King of France, and his official supplier of hides, furs and feathers. Today the residence surrounded by 80+ acres of vineyards and which both fuels uniquely crafted spirits and welcomes guests and visitors. Jean-Sébastien Robicquet, founder and president of Maison Villevert has created 10 brands sold internationally since 2001 including Ciroc for Diageo G'Vine Floraison, Nouaison Gin, June Gin, Excellia Tequila, La Quintinye Vermouth Royal and La Guilde du Cognac. Maison Villevert has won almost 160 international awards and distinctions including 35 gold medals.His family legacy is built on many generations who have lived in this renowned French wine region. It was this legacy that determined Jean Sébastien’s calling and enabled him to pursue his sincere passion for the vine. He obtained his oenology diploma in 1988 and continued his studies in the Master of Law, Economics and Management of the Wine industry in Bordeaux, a degree with which he graduated in 1990. Onto the next G'Vine Gin: G'Vine Nouaison. This charcoal tinged bottle nods to the moment at which the grapes begin to emerge from the vine blossom, for this is the colour they then take on. Hence also the name; nouaison refers in French to the period at which the fruit first begins to emerge. This G'Vine Gin is floral and soft on the nose, where juniper and a few fruity notes are also to be detected. G'Vine Nouaison also counts cinnamon, lemon, and ginger among its other botanicals. G'Vine Gin in drinks After 11 years in at LVMH and William Pitters, Jean Sébastien Robicquet pooled his technical competencies and his business acumen to form in EWG in 2001, now named Maison Villevert. Based in Villevert, a 16th century family manor in Cognac, Robicquet now freely and energetically expresses his vision of the spirits universe by creating contemporary and ultra-premium products, with one motto: “Grapes ennobling the spirits category”. Despite being known for its local wines and gastronomy, France has become one of the supreme purveyors of gin, a spirit of Anglo-Saxon origins. It wasn’t until the aughts that gin started to rise in popularity again, with its imports increasing by over 500 percent in the last decade. Around that same time, in 2006, Jean-Sébastien Robicquet decided it was time for a French gin to be on the market. His goal was simple; he wanted to stand out from the traditional dry gins of the U.K., and bring a fresh breath of innovation to a classic spirit. In this fashion, G’Vine Floraison was created, using grapes, vine blossoms, and ten other aromatic plants and spices.

In a 5 litre jar pour 110 cl of June Peach, 50 cl of tequila and 50 cl of grapefruit juice. To serve pour into large glasses filled with ice and top with tonic water, to taste. Garnish with slices of grapefruit. The only aircraft that didn’t follow the pattern of G-Vxx was G-TKYO, Maiden Japan, one of our earliest 747sThe palate is complex and exciting as well. It’s a well integrated journey from start to finish that takes you on a roller coaster of different aromatics. First some floral notes capture the attention. Then juniper, ginger root and kaffir lime leaf open up to an unexpected anise, pepper and juniper mid-palate. In June 2018, Maison Villevert teamed up with Paragon Brands for distribution in the United Kingdom to guarantee G’Vine’s presence alongside Walsh Whiskey Distillery and Illva Saronno. G?Vine Gin Floraison is well-rounded in character and neatly balanced in its aromas. The grapes that make the base of this gin are also detectable on the palate, alongside pleasantly powerful floral tones, finely complemented by the other carefully selected botanicals. Drinking G?Vine Gin G’Vine embodies the French way of life and love of magnificent quality. Therefore, it is not only an ode to French grapes, but a love letter to ten other ingredients found in the greatest reaches of the globe. Each of the ten aromatic plants and spices are sourced from the greatest producers in the world, all coming together in the Cognac region with their local vine blossom for an elegantly balanced composition. A product born of France and enjoyed by the world