Brand
Citadelle
Citadelle is a French premium gin brand, created and produced in the Cognac area under the aegis of Maison Ferrand. Launched in 1996, it is known for its artisanal approach, the use of copper charentais stills and a complex recipe based on 19 natural botanicals.
- Ars (Charente) · Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
- Since 1996
- 10 products
The story
Citadelle was launched in 1996 by Alexandre Gabriel as a gin project within the Maison Ferrand portfolio. The gin was developed at Château de Bonbonnet, near Cognac, where the experience and traditional stills used for cognac were leveraged to create a range of craft gins. Over time the brand has become an international reference in the premium gin segment and has developed several expressions (Original, Reserve, Old Tom, Jardin d'Été, Rouge, etc.).
Production philosophy
French artisanal production: 100% natural ingredients, careful attention to botanicals and to the infusion process to extract balanced aromatic profiles. The philosophy combines tradition (use of charentais stills) and experimentation to produce expressions suited for both tasting and cocktails.
Territory
Château de Bonbonnet, near the city of Cognac (department of Charente), in southwestern France.
Production method
Local production at Château de Bonbonnet (Maison Ferrand), using copper charentais stills and progressive infusion procedures of the botanicals, indicated as a key element of the aromatic profile.
Distillation
Distillation in copper charentais stills; botanicals are treated with progressive infusions to capture their different aromatic facets; artisanal small-batch production.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Ars (Charente)
- Categories
- French gin
- Cognac gin
- craft gin
- premium gin
- London Dry
- Old Tom
- Representative products
- Citadelle Original (e.g. 70cl)
- Citadelle Reserve 70cl
- Citadelle No Mistake Old Tom 50cl
- Citadelle Jardin d'Été (London Dry) 70cl
- Citadelle Dry Rouge 70cl
- Citadelle 1.75L / various formats
What makes it distinctive
- French gin brand launched in 1996 and part of the Maison Ferrand group.
- Produced at Château de Bonbonnet, near Cognac, using copper charentais stills.
- Recipe based on 19 natural botanicals and a method of progressive infusions.
- Range includes Original, Reserve, Old Tom, Jardin d'Été and Rouge expressions.
- The distillery/boutique is open to the public for visits and tastings.
