Dolin Vermouth Rouge France 16%

Above Chambéry the Alps rise into thin mountain air, and up among the rocks hyssop, wormwood and juniper stand soaking up sun through the short summer. Every glass of Dolin Vermouth Rouge carries an echo of those mountains.

Expert's Description

Dolin Vermouth Rouge is a Red Vermouth from Chambéry in Savoie, made from white wine of the Ugni Blanc grape and flavoured with 30-40 alpine herbs, with an alcohol content of 16%.

Dolin was founded in 1821 by Joseph Chavasse, who had already been running a liqueur distillery near Mont Blanc since 1815. Inspired by the aperitifs of Turin, he created a new vermouth with a secret recipe, infusing Savoie white wine with hyssop, wormwood, juniper and a long list of other alpine herbs. In 1843 Louis-Ferdinand Dolin married into the family and gave his name to the house, and since 1919 the Sevez family, who still own and run the business, have carried the tradition forward through several generations. The Rouge style stands apart from the house's other vermouths through its deep amber-red colour and fuller, spicier character, even though the base remains the same white wine from the Ugni Blanc grape.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruit compote, prune and walnut, with a hint of fresh grass, spiced with cinnamon, vanilla and szechuan pepper, alongside fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary and a touch of orange peel.

Palate

Almond, citrus, pear and violet, carried by herbal notes of wormwood and chamomile, a mild honeyed sweetness and a light bitterness from gentian root, rounded off by ripe stone fruit such as apricot.

Finish

Long and pleasantly dry, with lingering herbal notes, a light peppery spice and a hint of tannic, tea-leaf-like grip that closes clean and refreshing.

Specifications

Distillery: Dolin
Region: Chambéry, Savoie, France
Type: Red Vermouth
ABV: 16%
Size: 75 CL
EAN No.: 3274510003760
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed on the rocks with an orange slice, or as the base of a Manhattan or Negroni.

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Fruity · Herbal · Amber-Red · Alpine

Did you know?

Dolin still uses a white wine made from the Ugni Blanc grape as the base for its Rouge, with the red colour coming purely from the flavouring rather than from red wine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dolin Vermouth Rouge

What is Dolin Vermouth Rouge?

It is a Red Vermouth from Chambéry in Savoie, made from white wine of the Ugni Blanc grape and flavoured with 30-40 alpine herbs, with an alcohol content of 16%.

How should Dolin Vermouth Rouge be served?

It is best enjoyed chilled, on the rocks with an orange slice, or as the base of a Manhattan or Negroni.

Why is Dolin Vermouth Rouge red when the base is white wine?

The red colour comes from the flavouring with herbs and caramel rather than red wine, since the base is entirely white wine from the Ugni Blanc grape.

What bottle size is Dolin Vermouth Rouge available in?

It is sold in a 75 CL bottle.

Does Dolin Vermouth Rouge need to be refrigerated after opening?

Yes, the bottle should be kept cool and dark after opening and enjoyed within a few weeks.

Who produces Dolin Vermouth Rouge?

It is produced by the French house Dolin in Chambéry, which has been making vermouth since 1821.

Which herbs are used in Dolin Vermouth Rouge?

The recipe draws on hyssop, wormwood, juniper and 30-40 other alpine herbs gathered in the mountains around Chambéry.

What defines a Vermouth de Chambéry?

The name is reserved for vermouth from Chambéry, the only town in France with a protected designation of origin for vermouth since 1932.