Cîroc is an ultra premium French vodka that broke the mold by being distilled not from grain or potatoes, but from fine French grapes. Introduced in 2003 by master distiller Jean Sebastien Robiquet, it is produced in France and owned by Diageo, and it has become one of the most recognizable luxury vodka brands in the world. The grapes are the defining feature: Cîroc is made from Mauzac Blanc grapes from the Gaillac region and Ugni Blanc grapes from the Charente region, harvested and cold fermented in a snap frost process that preserves their fresh, vibrant character. The wine is then distilled five times, with a final fifth distillation in a traditional copper pot still at the historic Distillerie de Chevanceaux in the south of France, yielding an exceptionally smooth, clean spirit with a subtle fruitiness no grain vodka can replicate. The name itself, drawn from the French words for peak and rock, nods to the high quality of its grapes. Gluten free and bottled at 80 proof, Cîroc is luxuriously smooth and versatile. Expect a crystal clear pour with a refined, citrus forward nose, a smooth, velvety palate with delicate notes of citrus, sweet grape, and a touch of floral character, and a clean, crisp, refined finish. Equally at home sipped neat, served on the rocks, or built into premium cocktails like a Cosmopolitan or vodka martini, it is a sophisticated, fruit kissed vodka that has defined the grape vodka category. A smooth, elegant pour for any occasion.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
Cîroc (Diageo); distilled and bottled in France |
| Category |
Vodka (grape based) |
| Expression |
Cîroc Snap Frost (Original) |
| Base |
Fine French grapes (Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc) |
| Distillation |
Cold fermented; distilled five times |
| Attributes |
Gluten free |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
France |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear.
Nose: Refined and citrus forward, with fresh grape.
Palate: Smooth and velvety, with citrus, sweet grape, and a touch of floral.
Finish: Clean, crisp, and refined.
FAQ
What is Cîroc made from? Unlike most vodkas, which use grain or potatoes, Cîroc is distilled from fine French grapes, Mauzac Blanc from Gaillac and Ugni Blanc from the Charente region, giving it a smooth, subtly fruity character.
How many times is it distilled? It is distilled five times, with the final distillation in a traditional copper pot still in the south of France.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 80 proof, or 40 percent ABV, and is gluten free.
What does "snap frost" mean? It refers to the cold fermentation method used on the grapes, which helps preserve their fresh, vibrant character.
How should I drink it? It is smooth enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks, and excellent in cocktails like a martini, Cosmopolitan, or vodka soda.
Where can I buy Cîroc online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock
