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Le Gin du Mont Blanc Distillerie Saint Gervais
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Product Details
- Format
- 70 cl
- Region
- ALPES
- Appellation
- GIN
- Alcohol
- 42°
- Country
- FRANCE
- Taster
- Adrien
Alpine botanicals, juniper, mountain flowers and glacial freshness from Distillerie Saint Gervais. An artisanal gin that is crisp, mineral and intensely aromatic.
Gin du Mont Blanc from Distillerie Saint Gervais is a unique alpine creation, distilled at 1,365 metres altitude in what is considered Europe's highest distillery. It was born from the Scottish dream of James Abbott and the legendary expertise of Tom Nichol, former master distiller at Tanqueray.
Founded in 2017 by James Abbott in a cabin perched at 1,365 metres, this gin is crafted from eight rigorously selected botanicals, three of which are hand-foraged at altitude. These include juniper, wild bilberry, citrus fruits, génépi (a characteristic alpine plant), and a subtle spice note. The spirit is bottled at 43.6 degrees, a figure chosen to honour the friendship between James Abbott, then 43, and Tom Nichol, 63, who created this recipe together. The distillery is self-sufficient in mountain spring water and solar electricity, with all production distilled, bottled and labelled by hand in a copper still named Brave Tom, in tribute to the Tanqueray master.
Production and terroir
Crafted from eight botanicals, three hand-foraged around the distillery, this gin marries the classic structure of juniper with the wild sweetness of alpine bilberry, the bright citrus notes of sweet and bitter orange, and the herbaceous, mountainous character of génépi. Cooled with spring water captured directly from the massif, this gin possesses a purity and freshness that speaks to its exceptional mountain environment. Since its founding in 2017 by Scotsman James Abbott, who came to Saint Gervais seeking refuge before falling in love with the mountains and its people, the distillery has earned recognition from mixologists, chefs and sommeliers across France.
Tasting profile
On the nose, herbaceous and aromatic freshness emerges immediately, driven by the lush richness of alpine herbs and an underlying sweetness of wild bilberry. Beneath these aromatic layers, citrus notes bring a delicate lemony vibrancy, supported by a light pepper spice and the characteristic végétal note of génépi. On the palate, the gin is suave and balanced, marrying delicate perfumes with remarkable floral and fruity generosity. The finish is long, marked by persistent citrus notes and a fresh alpine génépi nuance.
The producer
Distillerie Saint Gervais is an artisanal mountain distillery founded in 2017 by James Abbott, a Scotsman who came to Saint Gervais for respite before establishing his copper stills there. Guided by master distiller Tom Nichol, a Tanqueray legend, James built an entirely self-sufficient distillery powered by water and solar electricity, committed to complete environmental responsibility, using recycled French packaging and chemical-free ink, with a mission to keep the mountains white.
Serving and pairing
This Gin du Mont Blanc is best enjoyed with an ice cube and a small piece of orange peel, as James Abbott recommends, or as a Gin Tonic with a lime zest and a few bilberries to extend the alpine freshness. It is also excellent served neat in a tulip glass to fully appreciate the balance between herbaceous freshness and fruity sweetness. It pairs beautifully with aged mountain cheeses, Savoyard charcuterie, bilberry desserts or light alpine cuisine, whose freshness will answer wonderfully to the vegetal purity and bright citrus character of this altitude gin.
Founded in 2017 by James Abbott in a cabin perched at 1,365 metres, this gin is crafted from eight rigorously selected botanicals, three of which are hand-foraged at altitude. These include juniper, wild bilberry, citrus fruits, génépi (a characteristic alpine plant), and a subtle spice note. The spirit is bottled at 43.6 degrees, a figure chosen to honour the friendship between James Abbott, then 43, and Tom Nichol, 63, who created this recipe together. The distillery is self-sufficient in mountain spring water and solar electricity, with all production distilled, bottled and labelled by hand in a copper still named Brave Tom, in tribute to the Tanqueray master.
Production and terroir
Crafted from eight botanicals, three hand-foraged around the distillery, this gin marries the classic structure of juniper with the wild sweetness of alpine bilberry, the bright citrus notes of sweet and bitter orange, and the herbaceous, mountainous character of génépi. Cooled with spring water captured directly from the massif, this gin possesses a purity and freshness that speaks to its exceptional mountain environment. Since its founding in 2017 by Scotsman James Abbott, who came to Saint Gervais seeking refuge before falling in love with the mountains and its people, the distillery has earned recognition from mixologists, chefs and sommeliers across France.
Tasting profile
On the nose, herbaceous and aromatic freshness emerges immediately, driven by the lush richness of alpine herbs and an underlying sweetness of wild bilberry. Beneath these aromatic layers, citrus notes bring a delicate lemony vibrancy, supported by a light pepper spice and the characteristic végétal note of génépi. On the palate, the gin is suave and balanced, marrying delicate perfumes with remarkable floral and fruity generosity. The finish is long, marked by persistent citrus notes and a fresh alpine génépi nuance.
The producer
Distillerie Saint Gervais is an artisanal mountain distillery founded in 2017 by James Abbott, a Scotsman who came to Saint Gervais for respite before establishing his copper stills there. Guided by master distiller Tom Nichol, a Tanqueray legend, James built an entirely self-sufficient distillery powered by water and solar electricity, committed to complete environmental responsibility, using recycled French packaging and chemical-free ink, with a mission to keep the mountains white.
Serving and pairing
This Gin du Mont Blanc is best enjoyed with an ice cube and a small piece of orange peel, as James Abbott recommends, or as a Gin Tonic with a lime zest and a few bilberries to extend the alpine freshness. It is also excellent served neat in a tulip glass to fully appreciate the balance between herbaceous freshness and fruity sweetness. It pairs beautifully with aged mountain cheeses, Savoyard charcuterie, bilberry desserts or light alpine cuisine, whose freshness will answer wonderfully to the vegetal purity and bright citrus character of this altitude gin.
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