Renais Gin

Product Description

Renais Gin: Rebirth, Bottled

Renais Gin was founded in 2023 by siblings Alex and Emma Watson, yes, the actress known for Harry Potter, built on more than three decades of winemaking experience from their family's vineyard, Domaine Watson, in Chablis, France. "Renais" comes from the French word renaître, meaning "rebirth," a nod to how the gin is distilled from upcycled grape skins and lees left over after winemaking, material most producers simply discard. Alex Watson has described the moment that inspired the brand: "When I realized that all of this love and care and attention is going into growing the grapes... and then they would press them and discard them... I was like, 'that doesn't seem right.'" The gin is Carbon Neutral and B Corp certified, and has won Gold at the Gin Masters competition in 2023, 2024, and 2026.

How Renais Gin Is Made

Renais starts with an unusual base: grape skins and lees collected after pressing wine from the Watson family's own vineyard, distilled to form the gin's foundation rather than a neutral grain spirit. That base is what gives Renais its distinctive Chablis-like minerality, carried alongside traditional gin botanicals including juniper berries, grains of paradise, linden flowers, and acacia honey, along with cubeb berries and angelica root. The grapes are cultivated in France, and the gin is distilled in England. It's bottled at 40% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Juniper leads, with white florals, chalkstone minerality, and a hint of sea salt.

Palate: Bright citrus, garden herbs, honey, and floral notes, carried by a distinctive mineral character reminiscent of Chablis.

Finish: Clean and balanced, with lingering juniper and subtle sweetness.

Food Pairings

The citrus and floral character in Renais Gin pairs well with fresh oysters, a goat cheese salad, or a light seafood dish. Its mineral, honeyed notes also complement a charcuterie board.

Serving Suggestions

Renais is excellent neat or over ice with a twist of lime, and it shines in a classic Gin and Tonic with a lemon twist garnish. It also holds up well in a spritz or more elaborate cocktail that showcases its wine-driven character.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Renais Gin unique? Its base spirit is distilled from upcycled grape skins and lees from the Watson family's own Chablis vineyard, rather than a standard neutral grain spirit.

Who founded Renais? Siblings Alex and Emma Watson, in 2023, inspired by their family's three decades of winemaking at Domaine Watson.

What proof is this gin? 40% ABV (80 proof).

Has this gin won any awards? Yes, Gold at the Gin Masters competition in 2023, 2024, and 2026.

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