Grey Goose Vodka

Grey Goose Vodka — Premium French Vodka from Picardy Wheat

Grey Goose Vodka is the benchmark super-premium French vodka — distilled from single-origin soft winter wheat grown in Picardy, France and blended with limestone-filtered spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue in the Cognac region. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle.

Grey Goose is made from just two ingredients, and each is obsessed over: only wheat graded "superior bread-making wheat" under French standards is selected, and the water is drawn from 500 feet below the bottling facility, where it has been filtered through Champagne limestone for centuries. Rather than stripping the spirit through endless redistillation, it undergoes a single five-step distillation — a deliberate choice so the wheat's character shows up in the glass. Every step is overseen by Maître de Chai François Thibault, a cellar master trained in Cognac.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Clean and delicate — soft grain, subtle citrus peel, and a faint hint of almond.
• Palate: Silky and rounded — light sweetness, fresh wheat, mineral undertones, and a gentle touch of spice.
• Finish: Crisp, clean, and refreshing, with a soft, lingering warmth.

Key Highlights

• ✔ Made from single-origin Picardy winter wheat and natural Cognac-region spring water
• ✔ A single five-step distillation — character preserved, not stripped
• ✔ Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) — smooth and versatile
• ✔ Overseen by François Thibault, a cellar master trained in Cognac
• ✔ A 96-point Platinum Medal winner at the Beverage Testing Institute (1998)

How to Enjoy

Serve it ice-cold — straight from the freezer, over a large cube, or in a classic Vodka Martini with a lemon twist. It is also the gold-standard base for a Cosmopolitan or an Espresso Martini.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where is Grey Goose Vodka made?

Entirely in France — the wheat is grown in Picardy, and the spring water comes from Gensac-la-Pallue in the Cognac region, where distillation also takes place.

What is Grey Goose made from?

Just two ingredients: single-origin soft winter wheat from Picardy and limestone-filtered spring water. It is distilled a single time (five steps) to preserve the wheat's character.

Is Grey Goose worth the price?

It helped define the super-premium category and earned a 96-point Platinum Medal from the Beverage Testing Institute. Its silky texture and clean finish make it worth it for martini drinkers and cocktail enthusiasts.

What is the best cocktail with Grey Goose?

The Vodka Martini is the classic showcase — but it also shines in a Cosmopolitan, an Espresso Martini, or simply with soda water and a lemon twist.