Renais
Renais Gin First Edition 40 70cl
A contemporary gin where the terroir of Chablis is reborn through an elegant, mineral distillation.
Renais Gin is a premium 70 cl gin at 40% ABV, co-founded by Alex and Emma Watson and inspired by their family's winemaking heritage in Chablis. Distilled in England from French upcycled grapes and select botanicals, it delivers a vibrant, citrus, floral and distinctly mineral profile.
Region
Inglaterra
Volume
70 cl
ABV
40% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Aromas of ripe grape, citrus zest, fresh juniper, white flowers and a delicately honeyed, mineral foundation.
Palate
Lively and precise on entry, with luminous citrus, integrated juniper, soft floral notes and a polished texture. The minerality provides structure and length.
Finish
Dry, fresh and elegant, with citrus persistence, an echo of gentle spice and a pronounced mineral quality.
Editorial insight
Renais does not seek to replicate a classic London Dry; it proposes a different conversation. Its luxury lies not in exuberance but in precision: a gin of polished texture, mineral depth and vinous elegance, crafted for those who appreciate both origin and the way that origin translates into flavour.
Heritage & character
The identity of Renais is inseparable from the Watson family and their roots in Chablis. Chris Watson planted vines in the region more than three decades ago and has produced award-winning wines since. On this family foundation, Alex and Emma Watson developed a gin that upcycles noble wine by-products — the skins of pressed grapes — to give new life to the landscape and legacy of the vineyard. The name Renais itself, evoking rebirth, encapsulates the concept.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Renais
- Category
- Distilled gin de uva / contemporary gin
- Origin
- Inglaterra, Reino Unido
- Producer
- Renais Spirits
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 40% ABV
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Distilled Gin
Food pairings
Bottle design
Tall, sculptural bottle with clean lines, a vertical relief and a contemporary minimalist presence. The aesthetic communicates sober luxury, winemaking heritage and modern premium design.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Renais Gin?
Renais Gin is a contemporary premium gin distilled in England from French upcycled grapes and inspired by the terroir of Chablis in Burgundy. Presented in a 70 cl format at 40% ABV.
What makes Renais Gin distinctive?
Its distinctiveness lies in its vinous origin: it uses skins from pressed French grapes, including Grand Cru varieties, and botanicals that evoke Chablis — such as Kimmeridgian limestone, linden blossom and acacia honey. The result is a gin with a strikingly mineral and citrus profile.
How is Renais Gin best served?
It excels with premium tonic and a lemon or lime twist, served very cold on its own, or in a clean, mineral Dry Martini. Recommended served between 6 and 8°C in a wide-bowled glass.
Is this a suitable bottle for gifting?
Yes. Its refined design, the Watson family story, its sustainable approach and its singular aromatic profile make it an excellent premium gift.
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