French Vermouth

A white wine based vermouth, made with two wines which are matured separately for a year before a secret selection of herbs and spices are macerated for three weeks, then carefully extracted. Afterwards, the wine is allowed to rest for six more weeks. Also, if you say the name phonetically it makes

Lillet Blanc is one of the classic wine-based aperitifs, and is great sipped as is, or mixed in cocktails. This is produced in Bordeaux and is made with white wines from the region, as well as fruit, brandy, herbs and spices. The blend is then aged in oak for about 6 to 12 months. Lillet Blanc ha

A dry vermouth from the last independent producer in Chambéry. This region is the only one in France to have received an appellation d'origine contrôlée for its vermouths. In other words, this lightly-styled vermouth is the real deal. It's made with natural ingredients (locally grown plants are m

A red vermouth from independent producer Dolin, based in Chambéry, the only region in France to have received an appellation d'origine contrôlée (controlled designation of origin) for its vermouths. Dolin vermouths are made with an above average proportion of wine, in which a secret recipe of loc

A Rose version of the classic wine-based aperitif, Lillet. This is blended with red and white Grand Cru Bordeaux wines used to make Lillet Rouge and Lillet Blanc respectively. To this, Peruvian quinine is added, as well as sweet orange peels from Spain, bitter Haitian orange peel and various fruit l

Grand Quinquina is a wine-based aperitif made by Byrrh, an old producer founded in 19th Century France. As the name suggests, it contains a fair amount of quinine, which adds bitterness to the sweet muscat wine that forms the basis of this drink. This can also be used in place of Dubonnet to crea

Dolin are the only remaining independent vermouth producers in Chambéry, the only French region to have received an appellation d'origine contrôlée for its vermouths. Dolin vermouths are made with a high proportion of wine as well as fresh herbs and plants local to Chambéry. They are also sweeten

Made from Red Wine, Herbs and Fruit - this aperitif is sweeter than many others, making it a superb choice for the Classic Martinez Cocktail, or great drunk neat, chilled, in a wine glass.

Alpine vermouth, from La Distillerie Des Alpes in the French city of Chambéry. Reviving the historic recipes of the distillery's founder Philibert Routin, this expression combines a blend of 24 plants and spices, resulting in a bittersweet, herbal depth that is helped along by a delicate oak finish.

This vermouth is made using white Pineau des Charentes, a particular type of French aperitif wine that doesn't often find its way into vermouths. It's really quite perplexing why, as it makes a rather special and altogether unique drink. Gorgeously herbal, unsurprising from a vermouth named after th

A brilliant French white vermouth from the Vermouth Routin range by Distillerie des Alps. Its 18 botanicals, including wormwood, vanilla, thyme, cinnamon, and elderflower, are macerated in local Chambéry wine for several weeks, so it's delicate but flavoursome. Perfect as an apéritif on a warm day,

La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge is a blend of red Pineau des Charentes and 28 different botanicals, creating an exciting and quite intense vermouth. Named in honour of Jean-Baptiste de la Quintinye, botanist and gardener to Louis XIV, whom was in charge of assembling the fruit, vegetables and most

Azaline Saffron Vermouth is made by the legendary Gabriel Boudier, which has been in the business of making terrific drinks since 1874 (so you know the family-owned company has got the hang of it). This expression explores a host of fantastic, exciting flavours, built around a core of Pinot Noir gra

This Dry vermouth from Distillerie des Alps' Vermouth Routin range is five times less sweet than its red vermouth, meaning it's a star cocktail ingredient (and also apparently very useful in the kitchen). A selection of 17 botanicals, including wormwood, juniper, rosemary, bitter almond, and rose pe

Dubonnet is a French wine-based aperitif. It is made with red wine, herbs, and spices. The word "Dubonnet" comes from the French word for "dark brown", which is a reference to the dark colour of the original recipe. Dubonnet was created in 1846 by Joseph Dubonnet, a French chemist. Joseph Dubonn

Named in honour of Jean-Baptiste de la Quintinye, botanist and gardener to Louis XIV, this La Quintinye range of vermouth is big on botanicals. For their Extra Dry expression, they use 27 different herbs and spices, as well as a selection of white wines and Pineau des Charentes Blanc, to create a bi

A variation on the spectacular classic, Noilly Prat. The Ambre expression is made with a similar selection of wines, herbs, and spices, but with the addition of cinnamon and vanilla, which adds more dimensions of flavour to the vermouth.

Noilly Prat Rouge is a rich, flavoursome vermouth with vibrant notes of cocoa bean, saffron and clove, as well as all the familiar notes you'll find in regular Noilly Prat. Top class vermouth from the south of France - try it over ice with a slice of orange...