Where is Distilleries et Domaines de Provence?

Distilleries et Domaines de Provence is located in Forcalquier Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur France.

What does Distilleries et Domaines de Provence produce?

Distilleries et Domaines de Provence produces or represents products such as absinthe, dry/provencal gin, pastis, herbal liqueur producer, French spirits producer.

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Distilleries et Domaines de Provence

Q: What raw materials does Distilleries et Domaines de Provence use?

local aromatic herbs (Lure mountain), citrus, juniper, anise, fennel

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Distilleries et Domaines de Provence.

French spirits house based in Forcalquier (Provence) known for craft pastis, absinthe and gin that showcase herbs from the Lure mountain and regional botanicals.

absinthe dry/provencal gin pastis herbal liqueur producer French spirits producer

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What to know about Distilleries et Domaines de Provence

Type Distillery

Region Forcalquier , Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur , France

Founded 1898

Products from 4

Founded in Forcalquier in 1898 (origin: Distillerie de Lure). Range includes pastis, absinthe (Absente, Grande Absente), gin (Gin XII, Citrum) and numerous liqueurs based on local herbs. Traditional use and promotion of herbs harvested on the Lure mountain.

Producer range

Producer range Distilleries et Domaines de Provence

Spirit categories

absinthe dry/provencal gin pastis herbal liqueur producer French spirits producer

Representative products

Absente (Absinthe) Grande Absente Gin XII (XII Dry Gin) Gin Citrum Pastis Henri Bardouin

Raw materials

local aromatic herbs (Lure mountain) citrus juniper anise fennel

Distillation and production

Production method

Production based on artisanal distillation: use of traditional alembics, macerations and separate distillations of botanicals for final blending (a documented practice especially for some gins). For absinthe, distillates and essences of wormwood and aromatic plants are used.

Distillation

Distillation in traditional alembics; use of macerations and separate distillations of botanicals for some products (blending after distillation).

Producer history Distilleries et Domaines de Provence

The company was founded in Forcalquier in 1898 (originally as Distillerie de Lure). During the 20th century it underwent several names and ownership structures; since 1990 it has operated under the name Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, expanding its range with products such as Pastis Henri Bardouin, the absinthes Absente and Grande Absente and Gin XII. Production and the range were consolidated thanks to the harvesting and use of local aromatic herbs from the Lure mountain.

Production philosophy

To enhance Provençal botanical heritage, combine local tradition with artisanal distillation practices, and offer products that reflect the character of Provence through herbs, citrus and spices.

Territory

Forcalquier, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence (France).

Awards and recognitions

At the Salon International de l'Agriculture 2024: Farigoule de Forcalquier Gold Medal; Pastis Grand Cru Henri Bardouin Silver Medal.