Grey Goose Le Citron is the brand's lemon expression, built on the same single origin Picardie winter wheat and Gensac la Pallue spring water that anchor the flagship French vodka. What sets Le Citron apart is its source fruit: essential oils drawn from the thick skins of Menton lemons, grown in a celebrated coastal region of southern France and prized by chefs for their larger size, thicker peel and milder, less acidic character. Those peels yield an unusually high concentration of aromatic oil, which is extracted and concentrated into a complex citrus essence before being blended into the vodka. The result is a bright, elegant and faintly peppery spirit that reads as fresh lemon zest rather than sugary lemonade, with no added sweetness to mask the underlying smoothness. Bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, Le Citron sits at a fuller strength than many flavored vodkas, which keeps it expressive in cocktails and clean over ice. It is a natural in a vodka soda with a lemon wheel, a citrus forward martini, a Moscow mule or a bright take on a Bloody Mary, and it pairs nicely alongside cheeses, breads and lighter dishes. The brand traces back to a recipe developed by cellar master Francois Thibault in the Cognac region, applying a Maitre de Chai sensibility to vodka. Distilled and bottled entirely in France and imported to the United States, Le Citron offers the polish of Grey Goose with a lifted citrus twist. It is a flavored vodka, so expect a zesty cocktail base rather than a neutral, unflavored pour. For citrus lovers it is one of the most versatile bottles to keep on the bar.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Grey Goose |
| Producer |
Grey Goose (Bacardi) |
| Category |
Flavored Vodka |
| Base |
Picardie Winter Wheat |
| Flavoring |
Menton Lemon Essential Oils |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
France |
Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear.
Nose: Bright and balanced, fresh lemon zest with a soft floral citrus lift.
Palate: Clean and bold, expressive Menton lemon with a faint pepper note and signature Grey Goose smoothness.
Finish: Crisp and fresh with a lingering hint of lemon and a gentle warmth.
FAQ
What is Grey Goose Le Citron made from? It is Grey Goose wheat vodka blended with concentrated essential oils from the skins of Menton lemons grown in southern France.
What proof is Le Citron? It is bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume, which is 80 proof, slightly higher than many flavored vodkas.
Is it sweet? No. It carries no added sugar and reads as zesty fresh lemon rather than sweet lemonade.
What cocktails work best? It shines in a vodka soda, citrus martini, Moscow mule and Bloody Mary, and works neat over ice.
Where is it made? It is distilled and bottled in France and imported to the United States.
Where can I buy Grey Goose Le Citron Lemon Flavored Vodka online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
