Sorgin Aged Gin
Pairs with: Seared foie gras, wood-smoked salmon gravlax, rich baked Époisses cheese, or a sweet quince tart
Good for: Lounging on a twilight patio wrapped in a cozy blanket, or acting as the ultimate, sophisticated digestive pour for an upscale dinner party
Cocktails: A rich White Negroni, a bold Gin Sour with an orange twist, or enjoyed neat over a single large rock to let the wood breathe
I am from: Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux Region), France
The Story: Born as a daring, limited-edition evolution of a winemaker's dream, this highly complex expression—often celebrated as Sorgin Yellow—is a benchmark producer from legendary Bordeaux vintners François Lurton and Sabine Jaren. After the massive success of their flagship Sauvignon Blanc-infused gin, the duo decided to push the envelope by bridging the world of fine wine maturation with premium craft spirits. The original blend, made from a neutral wine spirit base and infused with vibrant citrus, broom flower, violet, and blackcurrant buds, is tucked away for a precise six months of aging. The genius lies in the choice of wood: the gin matures inside premium oak barrels previously used to age grand cru white Pessac-Léognan and Graves wines from the Bordeaux area, creating a flawless dialogue between fine French forestry and ancient viticultural heritage.
Why You'll Love Me: It balances a remarkably bright, vinous freshness with an incredibly seductive, creamy and toasted oak edge. Showing off a beautiful, pale white-gold hue from its time in wine oak without masking its vibrant botanical core, it bursts from the glass with lively aromas of warm vanilla, roasted nuts, candied orange peel, and ripe quince, followed by a classic wave of pine resin and sandalwood. On the palate, it delivers a beautiful, exceptionally round full body that is instantly cut by a laser-beam core of cracked ginger, warming white pepper, and juicy citrus zest. It gracefully sweeps into a long, complex finish defined by a mouthwatering buttery smoothness, a touch of delicate wine-cask tannin, and a signature hint of fresh, lingering garden herbs.
