Generous
Gin
Ô de Vie
ABV: 44%
Country: France
Style: Contemporary
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
The exotic floral-citrus clementine – juicy and luscious. Pairs with the crisp leafiness of peppered celery.
Palate
Clementine upfront, accompanied by lemon, lime, orange blossom and neroli. Decadent and complex. Backed up by a gentle spiciness.
Finish
An interplay of juniper and coriander that identifies this as a gin, coupled with lingering notes of orange blossom.
Comments
This is excellent and imaginative, going in a direction that few have gone before. A brilliant choice for a French ‘75.
Score
8.9
Felicity Murray
Nose
Herbal and floral aromas with underlying earthy, woodland notes, with citrus and berry fruits following.
Palate
The smooth and oily mouthfeel is overtaken by the bittersweet twang of citrus fruits, leaving you salivating for more.
Finish
Drier than expected and of medium length. Mouth-tingling freshness.
Comments
The aromas need time to emerge, therefore it’s ideally served in a wide glass such as a gin ‘bowl’, with ice, and a sprig of flowering rosemary and summer hedgerow berries.
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