Citadelle Réserve Gin
Smooth, golden, and artfully aged, Citadelle Réserve Gin is handcrafted by Maison Ferrand in Cognac - the pioneering house behind the world’s first barrel-matured gin. Distilled from French wheat and infused with 19 botanicals, it rests in a selection of fine woods before harmonising in a unique egg-shaped oak vat that naturally enhances its texture and aromatic balance.
Bottled at 45.2% ABV, it delivers layers of juniper, vanilla, spice, and citrus wrapped in subtle oak warmth - a gin of exceptional refinement that bridges tradition and innovation.
A symbol of French craftsmanship and creative maturity, Citadelle Réserve transforms gin into an art form - elegant, complex, and unmistakably luxurious.
France
700ml
45.20% ABV
NVComplex, elegant, and pioneering, Citadelle Réserve Gin was the first aged gin to emerge from France and remains one of the most sophisticated examples of the style. Produced by Maison Ferrand in Cognac, it redefines classic gin through the influence of oak, blending craftsmanship from both gin distillation and cognac maturation.
Bottled at 45.2% ABV, Citadelle Réserve balances juniper purity with a tapestry of spice, fruit, and wood tones. Its unique resting process — aging in five different wood types before marrying in an egg-shaped oak vat — gives it remarkable smoothness, depth, and aromatic complexity.
Citadelle Gin is produced at Château de Bonbonnet, the home of Maison Ferrand, renowned for its expertise in Cognac and fine spirits. Founded by Alexandre Gabriel, Maison Ferrand revived the historic Citadelle name (originally a royal distillery established in 1775 in Dunkirk) to create an authentic French gin that honours both tradition and innovation.
The Réserve edition, introduced in 2008, was the world’s first regularly produced barrel-aged gin and has evolved into a refined expression of French artistry — combining meticulous botanical balance with the savoir-faire of Cognac cask maturation.
Style: Barrel-Aged French Gin
Region: Cognac, France
Producer: Maison Ferrand / Château de Bonbonnet
Distillation: Copper pot distilled from French wheat spirit in small batches using the Charentais technique
Botanical Composition: 19 botanicals — including juniper, coriander, cardamom, orris root, cinnamon, nutmeg, citrus peel, violet, cubeb, almond, and savoury Mediterranean herbs
Maturation / Aging: Aged for several months in a variety of casks including acacia, mulberry, cherry, chestnut, and French oak, then blended and rested in a large egg-shaped oak vat for natural oxygenation
Cask Influence: Mixed woods impart delicate spice, vanilla, floral sweetness, and soft oak roundness
Filtration / Proofing: Light filtration; proofed with Cognac-region spring water
Appearance: Pale gold with bright clarity
ABV: 45.2 %
Nose:
Soft aromas of juniper, vanilla, honey, and light oak spice with hints of citrus, violet, and nutmeg.
Palate:
Silky and rounded — juniper at the core, layered with warm spice, dried fruit, floral sweetness, and subtle oak tannins. Notes of orange peel, almond, and baking spice add depth and richness.
Finish:
Long and elegant with lingering notes of vanilla, cedar, and gentle wood spice.
Overall Character:
Refined, mellow, and aromatic — a gin that bridges freshness and maturity through elegant wood integration.
Neat / Chilled:
Sip neat to appreciate its rounded texture and gentle oak tones.
On the Rocks:
Brings out vanilla, spice, and citrus warmth.
Cocktails:
An ideal base for sophisticated, spirit-forward serves — try in:
Réserve Martini (with dry vermouth and lemon twist)
Old Tom Negroni
French 75 Réserve
Martinez or Vesper twist
Gin Old Fashioned
Food Pairings:
Aged cheeses and charcuterie
Foie gras or roast poultry
Almond or citrus-based desserts
Occasions:
After-dinner sipping
Premium cocktail programs
Collector or barrel-aged gin flights
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