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๐ธ Gin, calvados, mead... the natural family doesn't stop at wine! Discover all these original creations!
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Sparkling Mead,
L'Arbre aux Abeilles
L'Arbre aux Abeilles' sparkling dry mead is made with the same honey as the still mead and has the same aromatic characteristics with a festive note: persistence, floral, apple, and citrus notes, enhanced by a subtle acidity. The fine bubbles are obtained using the traditional method of ancient Gaillac wines, with the residual must re-fermented inside the bottle. Open on festive occasions, as an aperitif, or even with a meal.
Gentiane
"Auvergne is more of a secret than a province; we never seek it as much as when we've already found it." This beautiful phrase by Alexandre Vialatte expresses, in a way, the research of the creators of La Jeannette. These pure Auvergnats had the wonderful idea of reviving gentian, this traditional Auvergne liqueur, which is mainly drunk as an aperitif and blends well with blackcurrant liqueur. You know it: it has lit up many a bar counter with its bright yellow flash, tinged slightly with green, in the clinking of ice cubes. You may have found it, from one brand to another, a little too sweet. It is precisely on its flavor that the creators of La Jeannette have worked.
Many traditional liqueurs have been dusted off in recent years. Generally, this dusting consists of a reduction in sugar content, accompanied by an intensification of flavors and a firm intention to focus on wild, organic, and natural ingredients. For La Jeannette, it's a success. The products are 100% Auvergne: first, fresh gentian roots harvested on the slopes of the Auvergne volcanoes. This is the main element. Next, lemon verbena, also known to Auvergne liqueur makers, an infusion of vine peaches, and a touch of peppermint.
One small sip and you immediately understand that this is no longer Grandpa's gentian, even if it's a grandmother laughing at you on the label. You first perceive that no excess sugar hides the freshness of the ingredients. Because the attack is fresh: the peppermint overlaps the continuous bitter note of the gentian. It's very balanced and very successful. In the mid-palate, the verbena asserts itself and adds to the overall sensation of freshness. It's a beautiful bitterness, the flavor that cures all and lifts the spirits. Needless to say, any cocktail with a hint of bitterness is allowed (negroni, americano, spritz, etc.), but we find it so delicious that we enjoy it on its own over ice, or with one of our favorite tonics, Hysope.
What's more, Jeannette is involved: she's working to save wild gentian. During an Ulule campaign, one euro per bottle sold was donated to an Auvergne association dedicated to preserving this precious root, promoting its replanting in its natural environment. If our aperitif can also be eco-friendly, who's going to complain?
Chestnut Mead,
L'Arbre aux Abeilles' chestnut mead is a unique semi-dry wine. On the palate, it's a dialogue between the sweetness and bitterness characteristic of chestnut honey: woody, forest, and caramelized notes. Serve it as an aperitif or with desserts, game, pรขtรฉs, foie gras, and other charcuterie.
Rivo Gin 2017, Magi
Rivo
The bottle and label are sublime, as is the content (43% alcohol): on the nose, a great freshness welcomes you with notes of pine sap, citrus, and white honey. On the palate, lemon balm and juniper assert themselves, giving way to a lemony noteโcoriander seedโfollowed by a bouquet of wild plants. An elegant, tangy gin, best drunk very, very cold, whether you choose to add it to a cocktail (see our martini) or enjoy it on its own.
Our recipe: Rivo martini
The right product pairing: Organic Gravlax salmon from Ireland
Gin Mist 37.5ยฐ - 50cl
This organic gin, which received the gold medal in the Spirits Selection at the 2016 Brussels World Gin Competition, offers clean, fresh notes of distilled juniper berries, accentuated by lemongrass. Hops, coriander, and angelica root are also included in the blend, resulting in a cloudy gin after distillation, hence its name (mist, "fog"). An almost alchemical recipe whose powerful and penetrating aroma makes you want to enjoy it neat, but gin and tonic also goes very well with itโgin, tonic water, a slice of lime, ice cubes, and why not a simplified gin fizz? One part gin, three parts artisanal lemonade, a few ice cubes, a good shake, and voilร !
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The Awen Nature distillery is a factory of magic potions: beverages with a strong Celtic flavor, organic liqueurs with a strong touch of poetry. This Breton distillery, located in Ille-et-Vilaine and run by Julien Fanny, initially focused on absinthe, a liqueur that Julien helped to rehabilitate. It's not "the liqueur that makes you crazy," he says: "we were already crazy before." ยป He strivesโsuccessfullyโto recreate the taste of yesteryear, that of absinthes that were once given to children on a sugar cube as a dewormer. โYou need a touch of madness to be a distiller today,โ says Julien. In addition to absinthe, Julien distills a wide range of spirits and liqueurs: gins, vodkas, botanical rums, Swedish elixir, concoctions inspired by role-playing gamesโฆ All made from plants, respecting the environment, without preservatives or artificial flavors. An ode to plants that the korrigans must sip in secret, at night, on the moors.
Culinaries Gin, 70cl
Distillerie du Viaduc
We are very proud to offer you Culinaries Gin, our first house spirit, the result of our collaboration with the Distillerie du Viaduc, located in Paris's 12th arrondissement. The distillery teamโits two founders, Thรฉo and Quentinโworked to determine the profile of this beverage, agreeing on the recipe and its dominant aromas. We wanted a very fresh gin, with a clean and precise aromatic palette. Once the composition of the macerate was fixed after several trials and errors, the bouquet of plants, 100% organic and French, and spices was brought together by the two distillers: always dried plants, for the preservation and concentration of aromas. The maceration of dried plants indeed gives a more flavorful gin. The ingredients are first macerated in neutral wheat-based alcohol with a 96% alcohol content, and everything is then distilled. Since the double distillation has already been carried out to obtain the alcohol, a triple distillation is carried out with the plants, which are left in the macerate to better extract the essential oils. The gin is distilled in one of the house's two stills. Once the gin is distilled, it is bottled at the distillery itself, in pretty transparent glass bottles of a refreshing aquatic blue.
Culinaries gin has an alcohol content of 43% and comes in 70 centiliter bottles. What's in it? The Culinaries gin recipe includes angelica root, dill seeds, coriander seeds, orange peel, sage leaves, juniper berries, and fenugreek seeds. We wanted it to be aromatic but not overpowering, unlike some contemporary recipes that are more reminiscent of a perfumer's workshop than a distiller's, and we wanted to emphasize freshness, for the greatest pleasure of your gin and tonics or dry martinis. On the nose, angelica immediately announces itself with its heavenly scent; orange peel and dill follow suit, and the remaining ingredients unfold in a subtle, soothing, and comforting range. Fenugreek appears last, enhancing this fresh symphony with a discreet warm and spicy note. We are sure that you will already find the bottle superb and that you will appreciate the contents even more. Serve this gin chilled, refrigerated, or even frozen for a more enjoyable experience. We recommend using a pouring spout for ease of use.
Rivo Sloe Gin, Magi SRL, 2017
Rivo
Unlike white gin, this is only 30% alcohol. To make it, wild sloe berries are harvested in Italy after the first frost, which softens the fruit and develops their flavor. They then macerate for several months in Rivo gin before distillation. A superb ruby โโred color, slight sweetness, roundness, and no bite: just delicate, fruity notes of wild berries, pitted almonds, almonds, and sweet spices. Alone or in a cocktail, it's wonderful.
See the recipe for our Sloe gin negroni
Rivo Gin 2018, Rivo
Rivo
The bottle and label are sublime, as is the content (43% alcohol): on the nose, a great freshness welcomes you with notes of pine sap, citrus, and white honey. On the palate, lemon balm and juniper assert themselves, giving way to a lemony noteโcoriander seedโfollowed by a bouquet of wild plants. An elegant, tangy gin, to be drunk very, very cold, whether you choose to add it to a cocktail (see our martini) or enjoy it on its own.
Our recipe: Rivo martini
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Vervain by Vincent Spiritueux
The Granier liqueur house offers its first Vervain liqueur, the one that launched the house's beginnings. Entirely organic, artisanal, and sourced locally, it is Vincent's Vervain, Vincent Granier's, who lovingly created its recipe.
The Plant
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) is a favorite in cottage gardens. A member of the Verbenaceae family, it is cultivated for its fragrant leaves, with a slight hint of lemon peel. It is tonic, calming, fever-reducing, antispasmodic, and digestive. The one infused for this liqueur was grown organically and harvested by hand in the Alps.
Production
To the Vervain are added organic lemon zest (from Menton), organic coriander seeds and lemongrass grown biodynamically in Egypt (the closest and most eco-friendly place to find 100% natural lemongrass). The plants and spices are infused in the natural water of the Boubioz spring, near Lake Annecy, and the alcohol is made from 100% organic wheat. The organic sugar is produced in the Palatine Forest.
Tasting
This organic and artisanal Vervain is sweet and caressing, very fresh, and is not heavy in alcohol or sugar. Easy to drink, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif, in a shot, in mixology and as a digestif. We love pairing it with fine charcuterie, for example terrines or hams from the Ferme de Mayrinhac.
Learn more about Granier liqueurs
The Granier liqueur factory โ two brothers, Vincent and Stรฉphane Granier โ produces artisanal liqueurs from the Haute-Savoie region. Flavor, smoothness, and balance are their great qualities, resulting from a meticulous and measured infusion technique to minimize extraction.
Wild or organically grown
Plants grown organically, or picked in the mountains surrounding Annecy, are obtained through short supply chains and for this reason reflect the flora of the steep meadows or gardens of Haute-Savoie. Everything is organic and without additives, from the initial infusion to bottling.
Intact flavors
During the tasting, we were amazed by the Granier liqueurs, one after the other. Never have such fresh plant flavors been restored to us by liqueurs. We have the sensation of tasting the plant itself, infused in all its singularity, supported by just the right amount of organic sugar (that is to say, little) produced in the Palatine Forest and just the right amount of alcohol. An organic beer alcohol that allows the plant to convey its message without interference. Not only is it delicious, but it's also an excellent digestif. Vervain, genepi, gentian, mint, or meadowsweetโwe guarantee you'll have a great time.
Calvados Calvados "Exception 1984" ,
Domaine de la Flaguerie
The 1984 Calvados Exception is a rare vintage, aged for several decades in oak barrels. Made from carefully selected apples, it embodies the excellence of Norman expertise with unparalleled complexity. Its rich aromas of dried fruit, caramel, and elegant oak make it an exceptional spirit, ideal for pairing with desserts and mature cheeses.
Armagnac by Maurice 2009 Spirits
Take advantage of it, not everyone has access to Armagnac by Maurice: organic (Demeter, AB, and Eurofeuille labels), artisanal, it is made by Maurice de Mandelaรซre (Domaine de Saoubis), the only biodynamic Armagnac producer. Hootch is responsible for packaging and distributing this small-producer Armagnac with an alcohol content of 49.3%.
Production
100% Baco grape variety grown biodynamically in the Bas-Armagnac region, Armagnac de Maurice XO (Extra-Old) comes from a single barrel where it has been aged for 14 years. It is neither reduced nor filtered, and without coloring. No fertilizers or pesticides in the vineyards, no additives in the cellar. Neither reduced nor filtered, without coloring. Cuvรฉe limited to 494 bottles.
Tasting
The Baco grape variety gives a beautiful complexity to the nose with aromas of vine flowers, bay leaf, spices, and exotic fruits. On the palate, there is great finesse and length with notes of vanilla, flan, tobacco, and flowers. Serve it as a digestif or a light pick-me-up, and you can even eat it with: pastries, desserts, fruits, or charcuterie such as peasant terrines. It will be served alongside beautiful poultry or roasted black Gascon pork.
Learn more about Hootch
Hootch is not a distillery but a distillery developer: created by two childhood friends, Martin and Thomas, it is dedicated to organic and artisanal French spirits, particularly Armagnac. Its mission is to discover small Armagnac producers who have been made invisible by competition from foreign spirits. Hootch packages and distributes these Armagnacs to make them accessible to a wider audience.
Armagnacs by Maurice
Maurice de Mandelaรซre is the only biodynamic Armagnac producer (Demeter and AB certified). Its sublime spirits are made with the utmost respect for the soil, the ecosystem, and the environment. Whether old, hors d'รขge, or blanche Armagnac (not aged in barrels), Armagnacs by Maurice form the basis of Hootch's catalog. It turns out that the entire production is organic, biodynamic and artisanal.
Discover Armagnac
This alcohol, the oldest in France, is so much more than a drop to flavor a Landes tourtiรจre or a prune ice cream (even if we love that too)! Armagnac is complex, deep, multidimensional, the pure fruit of its terroir, and Hootch gives you a great opportunity to discover it.
VS-Fine Calvados, Domaine de la Flaguerie
The Domaine de La Flaguerie and the Ducy orchards are located between Caen and Bayeux, in the Bessin region. The Calvados produced there has an aromatic profile linked to this rolling plain region, more lively, more dynamic, and less well-known to the general public than the rounded, sweet style of the Pays d'Auge. Made from the estate's apples, this organic Calvados (40% alcohol) is a perfect example of the local style: the color is amber, with a nose reminiscent of tobacco, pepper, and cinnamon. On the palate, this spicy liveliness is confirmed before rounding out into vanilla apple. A complex Calvados, long in the mouth, full of elegance.
Meadowsweet Spirits
This organic and artisanal meadowsweet liqueur is made by the Granier liqueur factory, near Annecy (Haute-Savoie). It's a true discovery, a very original liqueur with a variety of uses.
The Plant
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is the wild version of a garden plant called astilbe. Found in marshy areas and damp meadows, this plant from the Rosaceae family bears a pretty tuft of small white flowers. Fragrant, loved by bees and melliferous, it is above all very beneficial: rich in salicylic acid, it is at the origin of the manufacture of aspirin and has many medicinal virtues: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, healing, diuretic, vulnerary, digestive, etc., it fights against water retention, rheumatism and fever.
Manufacture
The meadowsweet and mallow flowers are picked in the Alps and macerated in water from the Boubioz spring, near Lake Annecy. The blend is made with organic wheat alcohol and organic sugar produced in the Vosges and the Palatine Forest. The other ingredients are Menton lemon zest and Timut pepper.
Tasting
A revelation with its exceptional aroma, its slightly vinous and fruity taste reminiscent of caramelized apple and black tea, with nuances of red port. This very fragrant liqueur surprises and seduces the palate, while communicating the medicinal virtues of meadowsweet. With its delicious flavor, this organic meadowsweet liqueur deserves to be enjoyed on its own, but also on ice, as a refreshing long drink, as an aperitif, a digestif, in cooking and in mixology. It will be served with delicious tapas: Iberian bellota ham, cecina or beef ham. On the sweet side, it goes with all pastries: cakes, gateaux, tartes โฆ
Learn more about Granier liqueurs
The Granier liqueur factory โ two brothers, Vincent and Stรฉphane Granier โ produces artisanal liqueurs from the Haute-Savoie region. Flavor, sweetness, and balance are their great qualities, resulting from a meticulous and measured infusion technique to minimize extraction.
Wild or organically grown
The plants grown organically, or picked in the mountains surrounding Annecy, are obtained through short supply chains and for this reason reflect the flora of the steep meadows or gardens of Haute-Savoie. Everything is organic and additive-free, from the initial infusion to bottling.
Intact flavors
During the tasting, we were amazed by the Granier liqueurs, one after the other. Never before have we been given such fresh plant flavors by liqueurs. We have the sensation of tasting the plant itself, infused in all its singularity, supported by just the right amount of organic sugar (that is to say, little) produced in the Palatine Forest and just the right amount of alcohol. An organic beer alcohol that allows the plant to convey its message without interference. Not only is it delicious, but it is also an excellent digestif. Verbena, genepi, gentian, mint or meadowsweet, we guarantee you: you will have a good time.
Brandy,
Distillerie du Viaduc
Distillerie du Viaduc, a leading artisan of exceptional eaux-de-vie in the รle-de-France region, unveils its Brandy, a distinguished and elegant spirit made from the rare Avgoustatis grape variety. This brandy, carefully crafted using a double distillation process, reveals a complex and seductive aromatic palette, combining depth and finesse.
Preparation of a refined brandy
This brandy is precisely distilled to preserve the aromatic richness of the Avgoustatis grape variety, an unusual Greek variety renowned for its concentrated aromas. Aged in barrels, it develops a balanced structure and complexity worthy of the finest spirits. Its deep golden color testifies to its careful aging, while its 43% alcohol content ensures a beautiful intensity on the palate.
A powerful nose and a velvety palate
From the first nose, this brandy reveals captivating notes of candied cherry and prune, complemented by a subtle touch of woody vanilla brought by the time spent in barrels. On the palate, it reveals itself to be full-bodied and structured, with a sweet and fruity attack, followed by a harmonious rise in power. The finish is long and persistent, marked by slightly spicy aromas and a beautiful warm sensation.
How to enjoy it?
Ideal as a digestif, this brandy can be savored neat to appreciate all its aromatic complexity. It also lends itself to sophisticated cocktails, bringing depth and elegance to classic creations such as a Brandy Sour or a revisited Old Fashioned.
Mint Spirits
This organic, artisanal mint liqueur is produced locally by the Granier liqueur factory, near Annecy, in Haute-Savoie. It is made from peppermint, faithfully reproducing its fresh flavor.
The Plant
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a member of the large mint family, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. A spontaneous hybrid between water mint and spearmint, it was first cultivated in England in the 17th century. Peppermint is present in many aromatic and medicinal products.
Production
The mint is grown organically by growers-gatherers in Auvergne, dried, and infused in 40% organic alcohol. It is blended by the Granier liquorist factory with an organic sugar syrup produced in the Vosges and the Palatine Forest.
Tasting
Refreshing and reassuringโit doesn't taste like toothpaste at allโthis mint is also powerful and long-lasting. A slight hint of pepper on the finish. It has a 26% alcohol content with less than 5g of sugar per liter. Drink it neat with a few ice cubes; it will put your mind and stomach back in place. It will go very well with a square (or two) of chocolate or a stuffed lamb breast from the Ferme de Mayrinhac.
Learn more about Granier liqueurs
The Granier liqueur factory โ two brothers, Vincent and Stรฉphane Granier โ produces artisanal liqueurs from the Haute-Savoie region. Flavor, smoothness, and balance are their great qualities, resulting from a meticulous and measured infusion technique to minimize extraction.
Wild or organically grown
Plants grown organically, or picked in the mountains surrounding Annecy, are obtained through short supply chains and for this reason reflect the flora of the steep meadows or gardens of Haute-Savoie. Everything is organic and without additives, from the initial infusion to bottling.
Intact flavors
During the tasting, we were amazed by the Granier liqueurs, one after the other. Never have such fresh plant flavors been restored to us by liqueurs. We have the sensation of tasting the plant itself, infused in all its singularity, supported by just the right amount of organic sugar (that is to say, little) produced in the Palatine Forest and just the right amount of alcohol. An organic beer alcohol that allows the plant to convey its message without interference. Not only is it delicious, but it's also an excellent digestif. Verbena, genepi, gentian, mint, or meadowsweetโwe guarantee you'll have a great time.
Disco (Eau de vie)
Distillerie du Viaduc
Distillerie du Viaduc, a young artisan house from the Paris region, offers us a bold and festive interpretation of wine brandy with Disco. Made from the Muscat Petit Grain grape variety, this unique cuvรฉe reinvents the traditional Peruvian Pisco with a decidedly funky and floral approach.
A vibrant and aromatic eau-de-vie
Produced from Muscat Petit Grain grapes from the island of Samos, vinified by the talented Patrick Bouju, this eau-de-vie benefits from a careful double distillation. Without aging, it expresses all the purity of the fruit and retains a great aromatic intensity. Its profile is at once rich, floral and elegant, with a beautiful roundness in the mouth and a lingering finish.
A captivating nose and a smooth palate
From the first nose, Disco reveals an expressive bouquet with notes of white flowers, white-fleshed fruits and delicate honey. On the palate, it combines finesse and intensity, with a gentle attack, followed by a rise in power marked by a beautiful controlled warmth. The finish, long and aromatic, leaves a delicately sweet and floral imprint.
How to enjoy Disco?
With its 40ยฐ alcohol content, this eau-de-vie is ideal as a digestif, served neat to appreciate all its complexity. It is also perfectly suited to mixology, where its floral and fruity aromas will enhance refined cocktails such as a revisited Pisco Sour or an aromatic white Martini.
