La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge 16.5% ABV, 0.75 l, is part of Jean-Sébastien Robicquet’s premium vermouth collection, created as a tribute to Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinye, King Ludwig XIV’s landscape architect. Each bottle bears the Fleur-de-lis, the symbol of the French monarchy, thus highlighting its historical connection to the Palace of Versailles. The vermouths are based on a combination of wines and Pineau des Charentes, a regional speciality made from unfermented grape must and Eau-de-vie de Cognac from the IGP Charentais region. The Rouge variety is crafted from a complex blend of 28 herbs and spices, including not only wormwood but also vine blossoms and a variety of aromatic botanicals. This vermouth is then aged for eight months in French oak barrels, giving it additional depth, structure and harmonious richness.


This meticulous composition makes Vermouth Royal Rouge an intense, aromatically complex example of the French vermouth tradition. It combines classic bitter and herbal notes with pronounced fruity depth, making it ideal both for enjoying neat and for use in high-quality cocktail creations in the modern bar scene. Its stylistic clarity, aromatic diversity and elegant barrel ageing lend it a distinctive character, making it a versatile companion for aperitif-style moments, mixology and gastronomic concepts.

Tasting Note

Dark amber-red in the glass. On the nose, intense bittersweet notes of cherries, raspberry jelly, conifers, eucalyptus, liquorice and fresh sage, complemented by vanilla, pepper, mocha and bay leaf. On the palate, full-bodied with bittersweet hints of cherries, caramel, vanilla and grapefruit, followed by dry herbal notes such as lovage and rosemary. The finish is of medium length, piquant and bitter, characterised by firm tannins; it is clearly structured and long-lasting.

This Vermouth Royal Rouge is ideal for classic cocktails such as the Negroni, Manhattan variations or aromatic low-ABV drinks. Served neat over ice, it impressively reveals its complex herbal and spicy profile. Culinary pairings include hearty tapas, Mediterranean starters, dark chocolate, tangy cheese, marinated meat or savoury pâtés. Its bittersweet, richly aromatic character makes it a versatile companion for sophisticated aperitifs, creative mixology and elegant dining.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: L. Derksen & Co GmbH, Im Atzersfeld 4, 2100 Leobendorf, Austria, kontakt@derksen.at

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Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)
• H (= Schalenfrüchte und daraus gewonnene Erzeugnisse)

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