Dolin
Dolin Genepy
Dolin - Herbal - France
750ml (45% ABV)
$41.99
FROM THE PRODUCER
Dolin Génépy le Chamois Liqueur
The authentic product according to the principles which earned Chambéry France’s only A.O. for vermouth back in 1932. This means production in Chambéry itself, maceration of real plants rather than pre-prepared infusions, and sweetening only by grape must, wine and/or sugar. Dolin has also long produced the legendary alpine liqueur Génépy from local herbs. The particular quality of Vermouth de Chambéry was first identified in 1821 by Joseph Chavasse, whose son-in-law Ferdinand Dolin inherited the recipe and the now eponymous company. Dolin Vermouth was winning medals in Philadelphia, St Louis and London in the late 19th century, and still remains the benchmark for fine French vermouth. A hallmark of Vermouth de Chambéry was the creation of the Blanc (aka Bianco) style, a first clear vermouth, of which the Dry recipe has been celebrated in cocktails from the 1920s onwards.
According to Chavasse’s recipe, the base wine was made from local grapes. However, phylloxera led to replanting in the region with red varieties, or overly aromatic whites such as Jacquère. As with Cognac and Armagnac, the best base wine is very light, and as neutral as possible. Not surprisingly, the majority of the base wine now comes from the Armagnac vineyards of the Gers in addition to local/regional producers. On the other hand, the particular flavors and aromas of the plants are of crucial importance, and the Dolin secret recipe continues to be made from the herbs and aromatic plants naturally found in the Alpine meadows above Chambéry. These are individual vermouths of remarkable freshness, purity and complexity.
Après Ski
Build in a highball glass filled with ice:
2 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
2 oz tonic water
Garnish with a lemon peel.
Champs Elysees Cocktail
Shake with ice:
1.5 oz brandy
0.75 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
2 dash Angostura Bitters
Double-strain into a coupe.
Garnish with a lemon peel.
Last Run Cocktail
Shake with ice:
0.75 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
0.75 oz London Dry Gin
0.75 oz maraschino liqueur
0.75 oz lime juice
Double-strain into a coupe.
Piña Verde Cocktail
Shake with ice:
2 oz blanco tequila
1 oz lime juice
0.75 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
0.75 oz pineapple gum syrup
4 dashes orange bitters
Double-strain into a coupe.
Garnish with a thin pineapple slice.
Tipperary Cocktail No. 1
Stir with ice:
1 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
1 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1 oz Irish whiskey
1 dash orange bitters
Strain into a coupe.
Garnish with lemon peel.
Legendary, intensely herbal liqueur from the French Alps
-Prominent among 30 local herbs is Génépy, or "mountain sage"
-Made by Dolin in an alembic still since 1821
-Traditionally served after a fondue, with chocolate or in hot chocolate
-Adds herbal notes to gin and soda, and many classic cocktails
Customer Reviews
This product has not yet been reviewed.
FROM THE PRODUCER
Dolin Génépy le Chamois Liqueur
The authentic product according to the principles which earned Chambéry France’s only A.O. for vermouth back in 1932. This means production in Chambéry itself, maceration of real plants rather than pre-prepared infusions, and sweetening only by grape must, wine and/or sugar. Dolin has also long produced the legendary alpine liqueur Génépy from local herbs. The particular quality of Vermouth de Chambéry was first identified in 1821 by Joseph Chavasse, whose son-in-law Ferdinand Dolin inherited the recipe and the now eponymous company. Dolin Vermouth was winning medals in Philadelphia, St Louis and London in the late 19th century, and still remains the benchmark for fine French vermouth. A hallmark of Vermouth de Chambéry was the creation of the Blanc (aka Bianco) style, a first clear vermouth, of which the Dry recipe has been celebrated in cocktails from the 1920s onwards.
According to Chavasse’s recipe, the base wine was made from local grapes. However, phylloxera led to replanting in the region with red varieties, or overly aromatic whites such as Jacquère. As with Cognac and Armagnac, the best base wine is very light, and as neutral as possible. Not surprisingly, the majority of the base wine now comes from the Armagnac vineyards of the Gers in addition to local/regional producers. On the other hand, the particular flavors and aromas of the plants are of crucial importance, and the Dolin secret recipe continues to be made from the herbs and aromatic plants naturally found in the Alpine meadows above Chambéry. These are individual vermouths of remarkable freshness, purity and complexity.
Après Ski
Build in a highball glass filled with ice:
2 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
2 oz tonic water
Garnish with a lemon peel.
Champs Elysees Cocktail
Shake with ice:
1.5 oz brandy
0.75 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
2 dash Angostura Bitters
Double-strain into a coupe.
Garnish with a lemon peel.
Last Run Cocktail
Shake with ice:
0.75 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
0.75 oz London Dry Gin
0.75 oz maraschino liqueur
0.75 oz lime juice
Double-strain into a coupe.
Piña Verde Cocktail
Shake with ice:
2 oz blanco tequila
1 oz lime juice
0.75 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
0.75 oz pineapple gum syrup
4 dashes orange bitters
Double-strain into a coupe.
Garnish with a thin pineapple slice.
Tipperary Cocktail No. 1
Stir with ice:
1 oz Dolin Génépy des Alpes
1 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1 oz Irish whiskey
1 dash orange bitters
Strain into a coupe.
Garnish with lemon peel.
Share: