Grey Goose’s ingredients are column-distilled in a facility in the same region. Enzymes are used to break down the carbohydrates into fermentable sugars, and the fermentation takes place continuously over six cascading tanks. The wash is then distilled once into spirit using a five-step process. The calcium-rich Gensac-La-Pallue spring water is drawn from 150 meters below the blending facility in Cognac. The spirit is filtered through a copper filtration system in order to infuse it with additional flavor. The distillate is sent to a plant in Cognac, France, dedicated to the sole purpose of bottling Grey Goose. The resultant spirit is cut with spring water, bottled at 80 proof, and corked.

"The freshest ingredients were meticulously searched for and a unique distillation process is used for each fruit and each botanical to ensure we captured the purest flavor in every bottle," says Thibault of their Grey Goose Essences lineup. Beside their regular range of flavored vodka, Grey Goose also produces a threesome of vodkas, infused with real fruit and botanicals that contain no carbs and sugar. The Strawberry & Lemongrass is a fruity and aromatic expression that is crafted with Grey Goose winter wheat vodka and essence of real, ripe fruit. Wild strawberries, lemongrass, and citrus make up the bright, light, and refreshing profile of this 60-proof expression.