Guerin Vermouth
Vermouth Guerin is a new creation born out of the same original desire to promote and introduce Pineau des Charentes to the public.
Crafted from a base of wine mixed with Pineau des Charentes and matured in Cognac casks, it brings a new and refreshing style as a vermouth.
Their vision is for people to "Pineau differently," using Guerin Vermouth as a low-ABV aperitif and as a component in their favorite cocktails.
Terroir
Spread over a 5-kilometer strip stretching from the coast to the Cozes-Bordeaux road on the foamy fringes of the ocean, the family land oscillates from champagne to clay-limestone and siliceous soils.
Savoir-faire
Producing Pineau des Charentes starts with tilling the soil, the vines, taking care of the grapes.
Then it's making wines, distilling, blending and finally maturing.
This continues with bottling, marketing, and even the creation of cocktails and new combinations, in a constant search for diversity and originality.
The Guerin Story
History
At the end of the Second World War, Robert Guerin, a wine-grower in Chenac sur Gironde, started focusing on the production of Pineau des Charentes.
He was one of the pioneers who decided to take an interest in this ancient product (1589), even though its AOC ranking was relatively new (1945).
In the early 1960s, Robert Guerin’s children settled down and took over the family business. On the 1st of May, 1967, they founded the Société Puy Gaudin in partnership with their uncle and three other wine-growers attracted by the idea. This new organization allowed them to increase the value of their production by putting together technical means.
Today, Robert's grandchildren and even a few of his great-grandchildren, have taken up the torch, a magnificent heritage that they are keen to keep alive and evolve, including through their line of Pineau-based Vermouth. As the number one producer of Pineau des Charentes, they continue to embrace a philosophy that seeks out innovation, ultimately leading to the creation of the Guerin Vermouth line.
Sweet Rouge Vermouth
Guerin Vermouth Rouge is crafted from a base of red and white wines, two-year-old red Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months.
Wine base: Merlot & Cabernet
Tasting Notes:
Beautiful clear, shiny cherry red color. Marked by notes of fresh cherries bringing fruitiness and a light green touch together. The first sip is soft, frank, and well-balanced. Coriander and red fruits reveal themselves on a tasty finish.
Reviews
Double Gold - John Barleycorn Awards
90 points
"Rosy and bright in the glass, dried cherry aromas meet with a floral hint. The pleasing palate echoes the dried cherry, finishing dry with hints of grapefruit peel and cinnamon bark" - Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast, 2020
Sweet Blanc Vermouth
Guerin Vermouth Blanc is crafted from a base of white wine, two-year-old white Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months.
Wine base: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Montils
Tasting Notes
Beautiful clear, shiny golden color. Frank and floral nose with a light green touch, developing notes of hawthorn and green anise. The first sip is soft and warm with notes of white peaches, acacia, and angelica evolving in the long finish.
Reviews
91 points, Gold (Bartender Spirits Awards, 2022)
Gold medal (Concours General Agricole, Brussels, 2018)
91 points
"Sweet, sticky and fruity, this rose-gold vermouth leads with strawberry jam on the nose and palate, but finishes with a tartness closer to cranberry." - Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast, 2020
Dry Red Vermouth
Guerin Dry Red Vermouth has a low sugar content, which comes exclusively from the grapes, with no added sugars.
Guerin Vermouth Dry Rouge is crafted from a base of red and white wines, two-year-old red Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months. The only DRY red vermouth currently available in the U.S!
Wine base: Merlot & Cabernet
Tasting Notes:
Floral and fruity aromas (lily and raspberry) with hints of saffron and light caramel. Fresh and fruity on the palate with a delicate sweetness on the palate. Lingering vibrant finish.
Designed as a perfect cocktail ingredient.
89 Points. “Yes, this is a dry vermouth with a deep ruddy hue. It’s made with Pineau des Charentes, a Cognac-fortified French aperitif that can be either red or white. Each sip opens with refreshing spearmint, leading to a fleeting red fruit note that suggests cherry compote, then quickly dissipates into the drying, puckery finish. Best Buy.” (Wine Enthusiast, 2024)
Dry White Vermouth
Guerin Dry White Vermouth has a low sugar content, which comes exclusively from the grapes, with no added sugars.
Guerin Vermouth Dry Blanc is crafted from a base of white wine, two-year-old white Pineau des Charentes, caramelized grape juice, and herbs and spices, including angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, and bitter orange peel. It is then aged in Cognac casks for several months.
Wine base: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Montils
Tasting Notes:
Luxurious aromas of orange blossom, elderflower, and Asian spices. Palate opens with a subtle minerality, supple and silky, with touch of tannins on the finish.
Designed as a perfect cocktail ingredient.
Reviews
91 points. “Made with a base of white wine and Pineau des Charentes, and finished in Cognac casks, this vermouth has a burnished gold hue and rich apple cider scent. The palate echoes a baked apple note tinged with vanilla richness. The drying finish includes a hint of baking spice. Best Buy.” (Wine Enthusiast 2024)
Press
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The 15 Best Sweet Vermouths for Your Manhattan (2024)
A blend of Pineau des Charentes and red and white wines, Guerin’s sweet vermouth pops with notes of candied apples, quince paste, and tart red candies. The bright and fruity Manhattan it mixes therefore comes as no surprise, and if the season allows, we’d even be tempted to finish with a fresh red cherry garnish.
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These Cocktails Need To Be On Your Special Menu This Bastille Day
Bartender Zev Glesta of New York created his Martin By The Sea using Rétha Oceanic Gin and Guerin Blanc Vermouth.
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Vermouth Guérin: a French newcomer
France may be with Italy one of the two historical countries of vermouth, France is lagging behind while this traditional aperitif is rising from the ashes everywhere.
The appearance of a new brand is therefore excellent news.
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Something New in Vermouth
Guerin Vermouth Launches Dry Red an an Innovative Addition to the Line
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New List ItemChilled 100 Bartenders Cocktail Countdown to Bastille Day with Heavenly Spirits
In the spirit of Bastille Day, July 14th, Dan Cooney of Heavenly Spirits tells Chilled all about The French National Holiday and the Guerin French Vermouth gifting program with the Chilled 100 Bartenders
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Rouges are Red, Violets are Blue
The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Bastille Day with Heavenly Spirits
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This Holiday Season, Give French Vermouth a Chance
You probably associate vermouth with the classic dry martini. But did you know that this fortified wine actually comes in a number of flavorful, easy-to-enjoy varieties? In the Charentes region of France, for instance, the Guerin family offers four unique styles of the beloved European aperitif.
