Cantarelle Gin de Provence Exclusive Amphora Aged is an outstanding gin, aged and produced in very limited quantities.
Made with the same recipe as Cantarelle Gin de Provence, the gin is aged for at least six months in terracotta and clay amphoras coming from the best craftmen in Italy. This ageing results in an incredibly smooth texture and powerful aromas.
Since the Roman times, the ageing in traditionnal terracotta and clay amphoras is known to improve the wine making process and the ageing.
Pascal Debon and Olivier Blanc, the master distiller, decided to age our Gin de Provence in amphoras coming from one of the most famous craftmen in Italy.
So, the aromas are combined with each other, the gin is smooth and harmonized with an exceptionnal aromatic complexity.
This exceptionnal gin can be enjoyed dry or on the rocks, the best way to extract all its aromas and complexity. Also, the simple addition of tonic makes it a great cocktail.
The ageing in amphoras does not change the initial colour of the gin, it stays white enamel, pure and transparent.
Floral notes of limetree flowers and teas, elegant veil of grapefruit, fine and long nose, with hints of bitter orange.
Supple, balanced, with a smooth texture. The plants and fruits are perfectly harmonized. An amazing lingering finish and surprising openess on the palate.
« The result of the ageing goes beyond expectations, the gin is smooth and harmonized, the aromas are combined with each other, and the lingering finish never ends.»
The basis of Cantarelle Gin de Provence Exclusive Amphora Aged is a wine alcohol obtained from the distillation of Provence grapes.
Cantarelle Gin de Provence Exclusive Amphora Aged is made from 100% natural ingredients, botanicals, and fresh fruits.
A subtle mix of juniper berries, lime tree flowers, grapefruit, bitter orange peels and coriander
43% alc./vol.
The macerate is obtained once the maceration bags containing the ingredients have been removed. It is distillated in the Charentais pot still of the Distillery of Cantarelle, similar to those used for cognacs.
An essential step, the distillation is realised under the watchful eyes of the master distiller, Olivier Blanc, who has been an expert in exceptionnal spirits for decades.
Lastly, pure water is slowly added to the distillate obtained to reduce the degree of alcohol to 43%. alc./vol.
Then, the gin is poured in clay and terracotta amphoras, located in the distillery. The gin ages in amphoras for at least six months.
It is regularly tasted in order to determine the best moment for it to be bottled.
*To make the sugar syrup, bring equal amounts of water and caster sugar to the boil, remove from the heat when the mixture is boiling, stir and leave to cool. Keep the syrup fresh in a sealed glass bottle.
*To make the lavender sugar, add lavender seeds to a bowl of caster sugar, seal it, mix it all together and leave for a few days. The aroma of the lavender will permeate the sugar. The flavoured sugar can be kept for as long as you wish!
*To make the sugar syrup, bring equal amounts of water and caster sugar to the boil, remove from the heat when the mixture is boiling, stir and leave to cool. Keep the syrup fresh in a sealed glass bottle.
*To make the lavender sugar, add lavender seeds to a bowl of caster sugar, seal it, mix it all together and leave for a few days. The aroma of the lavender will permeate the sugar. The flavoured sugar can be kept for as long as you wish!
A floral and fruity gin, made with Provence grapes, and distilled with the traditional craftmanship based on an ancestral know-how within the Domain of Cantarelle.
A selection of five 100% natural aromas : juniper berries, limetree flowers, grapefruit, bitter orange peels and coriander, giving birth to an incredibly aromatic, floral and fruity gin.
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