Nouaison Gin Reserve (500 ml)

G'Vine Nouaison represents a singular transgression in gin production: rather than grain or juniper as the spirit base, this expression begins with Ugni Blanc grapes from the Cognac region, distilled into a neutral grape spirit that serves as the foundation for botanical infusion. The vineyard sites occupy the limestone-rich soils of the Cognac appellation, where chalk and clay terroirs traditionally yield high-acid white wine destined for brandy production.

Production methodology centers on a proprietary grape-spirit base rather than traditional grain neutral spirit. The botanicals—including juniper, green cardamom, and a signature note of grape flower (Vitis vinifera blossom)—are macerated into this grape distillate. The expression is then aged in French oak, imparting subtle wood influence and oxidative complexity absent in unaged gins. This oak contact softens juniper's typical assertiveness and introduces a honeyed, almost wine-like undertone.

Nouaison (French for "fruit-set") signals the botanical focus on grape flower and vine-derived aromatics—a deliberate callback to terroir specificity rare in gin. The 500 ml format suggests a reserve or special release positioning. Drinking window: immediate through 5 years, though the oak integration suggests no urgency to consume.