Friday, November 18, 2011

Dolin "Dry" Vermouth de Chambéry, France

 



Dolin Vermouth de Chambery has long been the benchmark for fine Vermouth. France’s only Appellation d’Origine for Vermouth.

The process chez Dolin begins with purchase of base wine, always white, light in alcohol and as neutral as possible, both on the nose and palate. To this is added a selection of herbs and plants, which are left to macerate several months. The exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, but there are about 54 different plants used. notably lighter, drier and less pungent than their larger commercial counterparts. The particular mixture of plants found near Chambéry give a fresh, restrained and elegant nose, with a subtle, complex bittersweet palate. Just enough bitterness to whet the appetite. Can be enjoyed as aperitif on ice, with a twist of citrus, or in a broad array of traditional cocktails.

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