Normindia Grapefruit

Normindia Pamplemousse French gin is a variation on the classic Normindia. The result of macerating gin with grapefruit peel, it is distilled again to give it an even fruitier dimension. With this cuvée, citrus fruits take center stage. Its fresh nose opens with notes of blood orange and, of course, grapefruit. Unctuous on the palate. Orange zest and pink grapefruit evolve into exotic fruit flavors for a long, fresh finish.

NOSE: Fresh, blood orange, grapefruit

PALATE: roundness, orange zest, pink grapefruit

FINISH: fresh, long, exotic fruits, grapefruit

The story of Normindia begins during the long journey of more than 6 months in India of Pierre, owner of the Domaine du Coquerel, passionate about travel and discovery. It was in the constant buzz of the cities he passed through and the people he met that he developed a passion for this country, the richness of its culture and the diversity of flavors and spices used in the local gastronomy.
On his return to France, the idea of associating his Normandy roots with the dynamism of this country he had so much enjoyed discovering was born. After a few months of research, it is in an old family book dating from 1765 entitled “La Chymie du Goût et de l’Odorat” approved by Louis XV – King of France, that he discovers a recipe for a distillate of juniper. The marriage of cultures will be sealed
with a Gin, a spirit that lends itself perfectly to the combination of flavors from two countries so far apart. Then begins a long work of research and development, then selection of spices and botanicals that will be used to give this Gin a unique taste. Then comes the first maceration and micro-distillation in the laboratory. During this delicate stage, Pierre surrounds himself with a team of experienced flavourists, oenologists and master distillers. Two years of work, testing, tasting to arrive at a balanced recipe in which the fifteen ingredients are meticulously dosed and the macerate is then distilled in a small traditional column of Calvados. Normindia is a fresh and fruity gin reminiscent of the young Calvados of the House of Coquerel, evolving towards notes of sweet and floral spices inviting to travel.