The Gardener French Riviera Gin
The Gardener French Riviera Gin is a 42% ABV (84 proof) 100% organic London Dry gin in a 750mL bottle, a collaboration between Brad Pitt, the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and Miraval fame, and the late master distiller Tom Nichol (creator of Tanqueray 10). Redistilled from organic wheat spirit in traditional copper Charentais stills in France's Cognac region, it is built around fresh organic citrus from Riviera groves at Vallauris. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL (official brand bottle is 700mL)
- Style: London Dry gin, 100% organic certified
- Origin: distilled in copper Charentais stills, Cognac region, France; citrus from Vallauris on the French Riviera
- Botanicals: juniper, angelica root, coriander, licorice + fresh Bigarade orange, sweet orange, pink grapefruit, lemon
Pitt, Perrin & a Gin Legend: The Gardener Story
The Gardener grew out of the same partnership behind Miraval rosé — Brad Pitt and the Perrin family — this time joined by Tom Nichol, the Tanqueray master distiller with 40+ years behind him. The concept is the French Riviera in a glass: classic London Dry architecture from four dry botanicals, lifted by fresh (not dried) organic citrus picked in Riviera groves. The result is a gin that tastes sunlit rather than austere.
Tasting Notes
Pine-fresh juniper with a minty lift, grapefruit and orange zest, Provençal herbs, and an earthy licorice thread underneath. Dry, smooth, and long — the fresh citrus gives it a sublime texture that dried-peel gins can't match. A citrus-forward London Dry with real Riviera character.
How to Enjoy
A natural for a gin & tonic with a grapefruit twist, or a French 75. Keep it simple — the fresh citrus does the talking. More French spirits on the The Gardener vendor page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes The Gardener gin?
A collaboration between Brad Pitt, the Perrin family (Château de Beaucastel/Miraval), and master distiller Tom Nichol (ex-Tanqueray).
Is The Gardener gin distilled on the French Riviera?
No — it is distilled in copper Charentais stills in France's Cognac region; the fresh citrus botanicals are grown on the Riviera at Vallauris.
Is The Gardener gin organic?
Yes — 100% organic certified, from the wheat base to the botanicals.
Bring the Riviera home: order The Gardener French Riviera Gin online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.