Emma Tasting Notes – La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge
Another not-so-secret love in this house is Vermouth, so any chance to taste a new to us vermouth is always appreciated. Our vermouth today is La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge, pronounced ‘Quin-Tea-Knee’. There are three versions in the range, Extra Dry, Blanc and Rouge. All use the aperitif Pineau des Charentes and white wines from the South West of France. There are 28 botanicals in this vermouth, which produces a complex and characterful vermouth.
Named after Jean-Baptiste de la Quintinye who was a botanist to King Louis XIV of France and architect of the kitchen gardens at the Palace of Versailles. The botanicals used in the blend are reflective of the kitchen garden of Versaille as well as where La Quintinye grew up, in France’s Charente region, the home of cognac and Pineau des Charentes.
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Appearance
A stunning clear deep red.
Aroma
Prune, vanilla, chocolate and cherry notes.Taste
A rich and complex vermouth with many layers of flavour including prune, cherry, and wood.Finish
A long finish for me, with a pleasant mouthfeel.
Where to buy
La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge is available from Master of Malt, Drink Supermarket and Amazon.
