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Fontbonne

Fontbonne is a historic plant liqueur brand recently relaunched: a pale-green herbal liqueur made from a blend of 26 plants, roots and spices, produced in Dijon (Burgundy).
  • Dijon · Bourgogne / Burgundy · France

Fontbonne

Meet the producer

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The story
Fontbonne's identity is rooted in Dijon tradition: the original recipe dating to 1874 was remembered and recently relaunched. Maison Gabriel Boudier (Famille Piffaut group) worked on recovering and commercializing the historic liqueur, reproducing the blend of 26 botanicals and bringing the product back to market under the name Fontbonne 1874.
Production philosophy
To valorizethe a historic recipe of herbs and spices by combining authenticity with a contemporary approach: a product designed both for tasting and for use in mixology, with attention to the natural aromas of the plants.
Territory
Produced in Dijon, in the heart of Burgundy (France).
Awards and recognition
Medals and recognitions reported by the distributor (e.g. Silver Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024; Trophée Meilleur Producteur de Liqueurs - International Spirits Challenge 2024) (details as reported by a commercial source).
Production method
According to official information, the liqueur is obtained through processing of alcoholates and infusions of 26 plants, roots and spices; the producer declares that the complete procedure remains secret. An oak wood infusion is also cited.
Distillation
Processing through alcoholation/botanical distillation and infusions; the producer indicates the detailed process is secret.
Ageing
Infusion / resting in oak wood (reported as 'Infusion: Oak').
Characteristics
Type
House
City
Dijon
Categories
  • botanical liqueurs
  • herbal liqueurs
  • French liqueurs
  • mixology products
Raw materials
  • aromatic plants
  • roots
  • spices
  • citrus peels
  • black tea
  • oak wood (infusion)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • oak
Representative products
  • Fontbonne 1874 - Liqueur de Plantes 70cl
What makes it distinctive
  • Historic recipe dating to 1874
  • Blend of 26 plants, roots and spices
  • Relaunch and commercialization overseen by Maison Gabriel Boudier
  • Produced in Dijon (Burgundy)
  • Indicated ABV: 45% ABV

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