Massingberd-Mundy Distillery celebrates the characters of Charles Burrell and Marie Jeanne Rapigeon with the perfect his and hers gin 

South Ormsby Estate's most enigmatic, stylish and visionary couple have been reunited once again thanks to two new gins from Massingberd-Mundy Distillery in the Lincolnshire Wolds. 

Making perfect 'his and hers' gifts, Burrell's Dry, and Marie Jeanne Pink gins have been distilled to celebrate Charles Burrell Massingberd and his socialite wife Marie Jeanne Rapigeon of Versailles. The new gins have been blended with their characters at their heart.

Flirtatious and fascinating, as the maid to Charles Burrell's daughter Harriet, Marie Jeanne had liaisons with the likes of Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon, Louis XVIII, Charles X and Louis Philippe and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. 

She married Burrell in 1788 after the death of his first wife Anne, and brought a Parisian elegance to the estate for many years. She took over in 1802 following the death of her husband, and she lived there until her own death at the age of 99 in 1863.

By then she'd become so well loved by the locals that she was referred to fondly as Old Madame Massingberd.

Massingberd-Mundy Distillery's dedicated Marie Jeanne Pink Gin reflects her character with its fruity and indulgent French-style flavour, paying tribute to an inspirational woman, with impeccable dress sense, exuberance, wit and sass. She'd fled the French Revolution to become the Massingberd family's governess, and was described by one politician as “a wonder of the world”.

Master Distiller Tristan Jørgensen said: “We choose Marie Jeanne Rapigeon for our Pink gin mainly because she was the young second wife to Charles Burrell Massingberd. We are not sure what brought the daughter of a French General, from the Kingdom of Versailles to the Lincolnshire Wolds, but what we do know is that she was as sophisticated as she was glamorous.”

Both the bottle and the pink gin for Marie Jeanne are a nod to French elegance and class, while the addition of red berries create a fun loving and fruity burst.

To perfectly complement Marie Jeanne's frivolous nature, Burrell's London Dry Gin exudes the sophistication of its namesake, a man of vision, who transformed the South Ormsby Estate.

It's a classic, smooth and crisp London Dry Gin which builds on tradition with a contemporary, fruity flavour. This dry and elegant gin mirrors Charles's practicality, style and charm. 

Tristan said: “We chose Charles Burrell Massingberd for our London Dry Gin, as he was a forward thinker, a squire with a real vision for the estate and a man impeccable style. He redesigned the hall for the better and expanded it greatly, shaping the hall into what it is today.”

When the couple took over they transformed South Ormsby Hall to reflect their more modern tastes. After her husband passed away, Marie Jeanne continued to run the estate, building a school and a rectory which survive to this day.

Both Marie Jeanne Pink Gin and Burrell's Dry can be purchased through www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/gin

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Cocktails with Charles Burrell and Marie Jeanne: 

The Holy Ghost

For a fresh and vibrant summer treat, take 35ml of Burrell's Dry gin and add 15ml of angelica syrup, the juice of half a lime and one fresh egg-white. Dry-shake the mixture vigorously, add ice, shake again, then strain into a whisky glass over ice. To finish, top up with 50ml of Prosecco and serve with candied angelica and elderflower. 

Billy Jean Sling

Combine 30ml of Marie-Jeanne pink gin and 30ml of whipped cream liqueur and shake them well in a cocktail shaker. Pour 30ml of grenadine into a tall glass, then drop in some ice and strawberries. Strain in the gin and liqueur mixture and top off with soda water. Garnish with strawberries and whipped cream.

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About Massingberd-Mundy Distillery 

Massingberd-Mundy Distillery is a craft distillery based at South Ormsby Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. The distillery was established in 2019 and is run by head distiller, Tristen Jørgensen. Massingberd-Mundy Distillery is a subsidiary of Massingberd-Mundy Limited.

For more information about Massingberd-Mundy Distillery, visit www.southormsbyestate.co.uk/gin

About Massingberd-Mundy Limited

Massingberd-Mundy Ltd is a group of products and services which are produced or based at South Ormsby Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. Massingberd-Mundy products include Massingberd-Mundy Lincoln Red Beef, Massingberd-Mundy Distillery and The Old Rectory Guest House.

Named after the family which owned South Ormsby Estate for nearly 400 years, Massingberd-Mundy products are closely connected to the heritage and history of the South Ormsby Estate and are produced using locally sourced materials. 

About South Ormsby Estate

The South Ormsby Estate is a 3,000 acre estate with 150 acres of parkland in the Lincolnshire Wolds seven miles south of Louth. The Estate and historic hall are undergoing extensive restoration work which will enable the estate to focus on supporting rural businesses and entrepreneurship.

Find out more about the estate and the plans for its restoration at www.southormsbyestate.co.uk.