After its first edition sold out within days in 2022, Citadelle Vive Le Cornichon (long live the pickle!) returned in 2023. An unconventional yet brilliantly executed tribute to the French gherkin. This quirky, instantly iconic bottling infuses Citadelle’s Original gin with real Maison Marc cornichons, known for their vibrant acidity and pure terroir character. Cultivated in Burgundy without insecticides, herbicides or preservatives, and always hand-picked, these Cornichons bring a bright, green, saline lift that transforms the classic Citadelle profile into something playful, gastronomic and unmistakably French. Citadelle is crafted at Château de Bonbonnet in Cognac under the guidance of master blender Alexandre Gabriel. Distilled in small copper pot stills over live flame, Citadelle champions freshness, precision and a deep respect for French terroir. The partnership with Maison Marc highlights Citadelle’s commitment to artisanal producers and its flair for creating gins that are both technically rigorous and joyfully expressive.
