Sorgin Gin

Pairs with: Fresh seafood ceviche, goat cheese crostini, smoked salmon gravlax, or a bright lemon-herb tart

Good for: Lounging on a sunlit garden patio at dusk, or acting as the ultimate, sophisticated bridge for a wine lover’s cocktail evening

Cocktails: Premium Gin & Tonic (with a twist of pink grapefruit), a French 75, or a crisp White Negroni

I am from: Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux Region), France

The Story: Born from a masterful marriage of viticulture and distillation, this highly expressive spirit is a unique "winemaker's gin" crafted by famed Bordeaux vintners François Lurton and Sabine Jaren. Its name, Sorgin (the Basque word for "witch"), pays direct homage to Sabine’s southwestern roots and the enchanting, lively spirit of Basque celebrations. Rather than using standard neutral grain, the creators revolutionized the category by utilizing a premium neutral wine spirit base distilled from grapes and infusing it with natural Sauvignon Blanc distillate. This ingenious methodology mirrors Lurton’s lifelong passion for the signature grape variety, beautifully bridging centuries-old French winemaking heritage with modern, small-batch craft distillation.

Why You'll Love Me: It balances a remarkably bright, pine-fresh juniper backbone with an incredibly seductive, complex and grassy wine-driven edge. Showcasing a spectacular harmony that lets the aromatic, gooseberry-forward DNA of Sauvignon Blanc sing, it bursts from the glass with lively aromas of pink grapefruit zest, tangy lemon, fresh-picked violets, and a hint of blackcurrant buds. On the palate, it delivers a beautiful, silky light-to-medium body that is instantly cut by a laser-beam core of crisp juniper berry, lime peel, and herbaceous broom flower. It gracefully sweeps into a long, complex finish defined by a mouthwatering clean minerality, a touch of delicate floral sweetness, and a signature hint of lingering, citrus-driven dryness.