Gin d'Azur
Launched in 2019, Gin d'Azur is produced at the family-run Distillerie Merlet in Saint Savaunt, Cognac. With an aim to capture the essence of the Cote d'Azur and the native floral or the French Riviera, Gin d'Azur features native botanicals. Each of the botanicals is distilled separately to achieve the ideal conditions for their respective distillation, before being blended. The final touch is the subtle addition of 'sel de Camargue' - salt from the Camargue salt flats in the South of France.
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The Gin Guide Review
The Gin d'Azur name brings so many sights, smells and tastes to mind, from the Mediterranean and salt flats to the rolling fields of lavender and fresh herbs. Gin d'Azur captures and combines these essences with balance and depth. It is fragrant on the nose and you can instantly identify aromas of the Fresh Riviera. On the palate, juniper, thyme, lemon peel and lavender take centre stage and are skilfully combined. There's complexity throughout, including in the finish which sees hints of anise and a very subtle salinity. With a dash of tonic the drier herbaceous notes and anise develop further and make for a crisp and flavoursome serve. Rosemary and lemon make for ideal garnish starting points. - Paul Jackson, 2020 |
Tasting Notes
NOSEFragrant & bold with juniper, lavender, lemon peel & anise.
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PALATE
Juniper with balanced lemon peel, thyme, marjoram & lavender.
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FINISH
Lingering rosemary, lavender & anise notes with a subtle saline note.
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Serving Suggestion
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Meet the Maker
Distiller, Paul Caris
"We wanted to create a gin based on centuries old flavour combinations from the Côte d’Azur - thyme, lavender and rosemary - the iconic flavours of the South of France, finished with Sel de Camargue. We wanted the flavour to also convey the spirit of the Cote d’Azur, most specifically conviviality, sharing, openness." |
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