Pierre Gerbais Champagne Extra Brut La Loge NV Reasonable Cellar 2024 Empress 1908 Gin was commissioned

Empress 1908 Gin was commissioned for the legendary Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria

its bouquet exuding orange zest and buttery shortbread with hints of ginger

and roasted hazelnut accents

The nose expresses caramel and subtle cinnamon notes

Pierre Gerbais Champagne Extra Brut La Loge NV Reasonable Cellar 2024 Empress 1908 Gin was commissionedA blend of base vintage wine and solera reserve wine going back to 2011. Hand harvested and sorted. Vinified and aged without added SO2. Primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation in tank. Secondary fermentation with cultured organic yeast strains in bottle, aged for 36 months on lattes. Disgorged 6 months before commercialization. 25 30 ppm total SO2 at bottling. Extra Brut dosage: 3 g l.