Pyla des Vignes - Vodka from the Southwest filtered on oceanic sand - 40%
Pyla des Vignes is a premium French vodka born in the Southwest, in the heart of the vineyards of Gironde from which it takes its elegance and freshness. Created by a Bordeaux house specializing in wines and spirits, it pays tribute both to the wine-growing terroir and to the oceanic world of the Dune of Pilat. Distilled from grapes rather than cereals, it belongs to a new generation of terroir vodkas, more aromatic, more indulgent, and naturally smooth. The brand claims a strong anchoring in Bordeaux, promoting a local raw material sourced from the surrounding vineyards. Its personality is based on the purity of the distillate, the finesse of the texture, and a delicately fruity aroma. Pyla des Vignes is thus conceived as a vodka for tasting in its own right, equally credible in signature cocktails as when served neat like a fine French spirit.
Pyla des Vignes 40% is made exclusively from Gironde grapes, fermented then distilled in a column with multiple passes to achieve remarkable purity. The distillate reaches nearly 96% before being slowly reduced step by step with deep spring water, which refines the texture and rounds the alcohol without losing tension. Its uniqueness lies in filtration on oceanic sand taken from the foot of the Dune of Pilat, a rare process that marks its connection with the Atlantic coast and brings great softness on the palate. The vodka is free of any additives, in a deliberately clean and crystalline style, focused on the raw material. The approach is part of a genuine eco-responsible commitment, using grapes discarded by winemakers as well as eco-designed packaging made of recycled glass and paper. Every detail, from the choice of material to filtration, aims to offer a vodka that is contemporary, local, and sustainable.
On tasting, Pyla des Vignes appears clear and bright, with a fresh and soft nose marked by notes of fine vanilla, crisp white grape, and white-fleshed fruits. The palate is pure, straight, very fresh, carried by a silky texture dominated by aromas of ripe grape, vanilla, and a slightly herbal touch. The perfectly integrated alcohol leaves an impression of controlled softness rather than heat, making it particularly pleasant served alone, well chilled. The finish is long, supple, and airy, with a persistent return to grape and a sensation of great cleanliness in the mouth. Served chilled for neat tasting, it elegantly accompanies caviar, smoked salmon, scallop carpaccio, or iodized fish tartares. In cocktails, it shines in a dry Martini, a precise Vodka Tonic, or creations based on grape, lemon, or white flowers, where its purity highlights the other ingredients without ever overpowering them.
