{"title":"Citadelle","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"citadelle-jardin-d-ete-gin","title":"Citadelle Jardin d’Ete Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitadelle Jardin d'Ete Gin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Maison Ferrand's summer gin — a permanent Citadelle expression since April 2021, bottled at 41.5% ABV (83 proof) in 750mL. It builds on Citadelle's 19 original botanicals with four cold-distilled additions: Charentais melon flesh, whole lemon (flesh, juice and skin), yuzu zest, and extra sweet orange peel — all grown in the summer garden of Château de Bonbonnet. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.5% (83 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL (US bottling; EU is 700mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 original botanicals + melon, whole lemon, yuzu zest, orange peel (additions cold distilled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Ferrand, Château de Bonbonnet, Ars, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by:\u003c\/strong\u003e the château's summer garden, cultivated by Debbie Gabriel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e voted \"Best French Gin\" at the World Gin Awards (per Maison Ferrand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Summer Garden, Distilled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJardin d'Été — \"summer garden\" — started in the garden behind Château de Bonbonnet, where founder Alexandre Gabriel's wife Debbie grows the Charentais melon, lemons, and aromatics that define this gin. The base is the original Citadelle's 19-botanical recipe, but the four fresh additions are cold distilled rather than heated, preserving their just-picked character — the melon bringing the Cognac region's signature fruit into the glass. Compare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003eoriginal Citadelle expression\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the house range at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Citadelle\"\u003eCitadelle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaison Ferrand describes \"delicate, fresh aromas\" and a palate that \"bursts like a firework with bright citrus notes (lemon, yuzu, and orange), rounded out by the silky sweetness of Charentais melon.\" The finish is long, fresh, and fruity — a gin built for sunshine rather than winter cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe over plenty of ice with a light tonic and a lemon twist — or go full summer with a French 75, where the yuzu and melon play against Champagne. Maison Ferrand's own serve is simple: premium tonic, generous garnish of garden citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Jardin d'Été mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Summer garden\" in French — the gin is inspired by the garden at Château de Bonbonnet, where its signature fruits are grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the original Citadelle gin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original is 44% ABV with 19 botanicals; Jardin d'Été is 41.5% ABV, adds melon, whole lemon, yuzu zest, and orange peel (cold distilled), and is designed as a brighter, summery pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Charentais melon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe signature cantaloupe of France's Cognac region — here distilled cold to keep its silky, sweet character in the gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Jardin d'Été has been a permanent part of the Citadelle lineup since April 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a gin that tastes like a French summer, order Citadelle Jardin d'Ete Gin online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40986126975019,"sku":"DM14746L","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/CitadelleJardind_EteGin.png?v=1704561802"},{"product_id":"citadelle-gin-de-france-1l","title":"Citadelle Gin de France 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitadelle Gin de France 1L\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original Citadelle gin — the pioneering 44% ABV (88 proof) French dry gin that predates the craft-gin boom, distilled by Maison Ferrand at Château de Bonbonnet in Ars, near Cognac. Built on 19 botanicals and distilled in small Charentais copper pot stills over naked flame, this is the 1L bottle of the flagship expression. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44% (88 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 — including estate-grown juniper (the only gin distilled with its own cultivated juniper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Ferrand, Château de Bonbonnet, Ars, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e small Charentais copper alembic stills over naked flame; progressive infusion, heart cut only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by a 1775 distilling technique from Dunkirk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Gin That Made France a Gin Country\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Alexandre Gabriel revived Citadelle in the 1990s, France was not on the gin map — the brand essentially built the category there. The method is deliberately old-school: botanicals steeped by progressive infusion, then distilled in small copper Charentais stills (the same design used for Cognac) heated over a naked flame, with only the heart of the fourth distillation kept. The estate grows its own juniper across from the château, a claim no other gin maker makes. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa, including the summer expression from the same house — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Citadelle\"\u003eCitadelle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 19-botanical recipe (juniper, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond, orris root, fennel, star anise, grains of paradise, orange peel, cardamom, violet root, lemon peel, coriander seed, cubeb, cassia bark, licorice, summer savory, angelica, cumin) reads classic dry gin with a French accent — juniper-led, warmly spiced, with citrus and floral lift from the orange peel, lemon peel, violet root, and orris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 44% ABV and bold botanical load make this a cocktail builder's gin — it stands up to tonic and vermouth without fading. Try it in a classic French 75 or a proper Negroni; the 1L format gives you more to work with than a standard 750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Citadelle Jardin d'Été?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the ORIGINAL Citadelle (44% ABV, 19 botanicals); Jardin d'Été (41.5% ABV, melon\/citrus-led) is a separate, permanent expression from the same house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Citadelle gin made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Maison Ferrand at Château de Bonbonnet in Ars, France, near Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Citadelle different from other gins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaked-flame Charentais copper stills, progressive-infusion distillation, and an estate juniper orchard — Citadelle is the only gin distilled with its own cultivated juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1L — larger than the standard 750mL format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder Citadelle Gin de France 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — the original French gin, in the liter format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40986127237163,"sku":"DM14747L","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/CitadelleGindeFrance1L.png?v=1704561855"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/citadelle.oembed","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}