Producer
Melifera
Melifera is a French organic gin brand inspired by the immortelle flower cultivated on Île d'Oléron. The products are distilled in Charente-Maritime and are characterized by a floral and maritime aromatic profile; the standard bottle is Gin 70 cl, 43% vol.
- Île d'Oléron · Nouvelle-Aquitaine / Charente-Maritime · France
- Since 2019
The story
The Melifera project was born from the idea of Christophe Amigorena and partners at the end of 2019; the brand was developed around the cultivation of immortelle on Île d'Oléron and the collaboration with a Charentais master distiller. The commercial launch took place during the COVID period and the range was later expanded with themed editions (e.g. Edizione Corsa).
Production philosophy
Commitment to biodiversity and organic farming practices: Melifera cultivates and hand-harvests immortelle in its 'Jardin Melifera', favors local supply chains, sustainability and the protection of the local black bee; products are Ecocert certified.
Territory
Île d'Oléron (north) and Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France
Awards and recognition
Winner of the Trophée 'Les Spiritueux de l'Année' (Spiritueux de l'Année 2023) with Melifera Edizione Corsa, according to the competition's official communication.
Production method
Immortelle are planted and hand-harvested in the north of Île d'Oléron; the fresh botanicals are then valorizied through artisanal distillation in Charente-Maritime. The official site indicates the use of a fruit still and collaboration with a Charentais master distiller. The gin is produced on an alcohol base derived from cereals.
Distillation
Artisanal distillation in Charente-Maritime with a fruit still; the process is described as aimed at aromatic extraction similar to perfumery techniques, in collaboration with a Charentais master distiller.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Île d'Oléron
- Categories
- gin
- organic gin
- French gin
- immortelle-flavoured gin
- sustainable spirits
- Raw materials
- cereals
- Representative products
- Gin Melifera (70 cl, 43% vol)
- Melifera Edizione Corsa (70 cl, 43% vol)
- Spritz des Dunes (aperitivo / bitter, 70 cl, 18% vol)
What makes it distinctive
- Ecocert-certified organic gin
- Immortelle cultivated and hand-harvested on Île d'Oléron (Jardin Melifera)
- Artisanal distillation in Charente-Maritime (fruit still)
- Project initiated by Christophe Amigorena (idea 2019)
- Products with typical strength 43% (70 cl bottle)
Products from Melifera
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