Domaine Des Grottes Antilope

Domaine des Grottes Antilope is an organic, 0.0% sparkling botanical drink from Beaujolais, France, made with 70% herbal infusion and 30% grape, apple, lemon and passion fruit juices. Juniper and Scots pine give it a distinctly resinous, woodland character, layered with lemon verbena, yarrow, blackberry leaf and licorice, while gentian brings a beautiful dry bitterness to the finish. Golden in the glass with delicate bubbles, it’s lighter, drier and considerably less fruit-driven than its sibling L’Antidote, with an intriguing balance of citrus, herbs, gentle fruit and savory bitterness.

Why We Love It

Antilope is wonderfully strange in exactly the way we want a botanical drink to be. The juniper and pine are distinctive without becoming overpowering, and the gentian gives it enough bitterness and structure to make it feel grown-up and genuinely food-friendly. We especially love that it isn’t trying to recreate wine. It’s made by a winemaker who understands balance, and that shows in the glass.

Serve well chilled in a wine glass. Antilope is excellent as an aperitif, but its combination of juniper, pine, citrus and gentle bitterness makes it especially good with salty, briny and herb-driven dishes.

Especially good with: oysters with preserved-lemon mignonette, grilled prawns with fennel and aioli, goat cheese tart with thyme and caramelized onion, roasted artichokes with lemon and Parmesan, or Comté with toasted hazelnuts and quince.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Resinous juniper and Scots pine lead, with a bright lift of lemon verbena and citrus and a subtle wild, woodland herbal quality underneath.

Palate: Dry and complex — citrus and gentle fruit up front, with juniper, pine and layered botanicals (yarrow, blackberry leaf, licorice) building through the mid-palate. Lighter and considerably less fruit-driven than L’Antidote, with a savory, herbal character that rewards attention.

Finish: Long and beautifully bitter, with gentian bringing a dry, structured finish that lingers with pine resin and citrus. One of the most distinctive finishes in the non-alcoholic category.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Domaine des Grottes Antilope non-alcoholic?
Yes. Antilope is 0.0% ABV — fully non-alcoholic and certified organic.

What is Antilope made from?
Antilope is 70% herbal infusion and 30% juice — grape, apple, lemon and passion fruit. The herbal infusion includes juniper, Scots pine, lemon verbena, yarrow, blackberry leaf, licorice and gentian. Like L’Antidote, it’s built from scratch by biodynamic winemaker Romain des Grottes in Beaujolais, France.

What does Antilope taste like?
Dry, resinous and botanically complex — juniper and Scots pine up front, with citrus, wild herbs and a savory mid-palate, finishing with a long, beautiful dry bitterness from gentian. It’s lighter and considerably less fruit-driven than L’Antidote.

How does Antilope compare to L’Antidote?
Both are made by Romain des Grottes in Beaujolais and are 0.0% organic sparkling botanicals. Antilope is drier, more herbal and bitter — juniper, pine and gentian-forward, with less fruit. L’Antidote is more fruit-driven — apple, grape and ginger with wild herbs and a slightly off-dry finish. Antilope suits those who enjoy amaro, bitter aperitifs or gin; L’Antidote suits those who prefer something fruitier and more approachable.

Is Antilope a good choice for amaro or bitter aperitif lovers?
Yes — it’s one of our top recommendations for anyone who enjoys Campari, Aperol, amaro or bitter botanical drinks. The gentian bitterness and juniper/pine character give it a similar grown-up, complex quality in a fully non-alcoholic format.

Is Antilope a good natural wine alternative?
It’s a great choice for natural wine drinkers who want something genuinely different. Made by a biodynamic winemaker using organic botanicals and built from scratch, it has the kind of intentional, slightly wild character that natural wine enthusiasts tend to appreciate.

Does Cheeky & Dry ship Antilope nationwide?
Yes — we ship across the US. Non-alcoholic sparkling botanicals ship without the restrictions that apply to alcoholic beverages.

How should I serve and store Antilope?
Serve well chilled in a wine glass. Store unopened in a cool, dark place; once opened, refrigerate and consume within 1–2 days for best carbonation and flavor.