Dolin Chambéryzette Fraise

Name: Dolin Chambéryzette Fraise
Brand: Dolin
Rating: 7.6 (1 reviews)

Dolin

Chambéry , Francia

7.6 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 7.6/10

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Overall impression

Dolin Chambéryzette Fraise is the alpine strawberry aperitif of Chambéry, created by Rosalie Dolin in 1902 — alpenz.com. A house speciality founded in 1821, it combines a Vermouth de Chambéry base with wild strawberries from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. A vivid aperitif with the bright aromas and acidity of fresh alpine strawberries. Less cloying than industrial strawberry liqueurs; it stands apart from the sugary simplicity of other French strawberry aperitifs. 16% vol., 75 cl. For Vermutpedia, it represents Dolin's fruity expression: live strawberry, alpine acidity and moderate sweetness, versatile in spritz, vodka soda or strawberry Negroni. Distinct from standard Dry, Blanc or Rouge vermouths, it bets on Sevez family tradition — five generations since 1905 — and production in Chambéry under Vermouth de Chambéry A.O. principles.

Nose and palate

On the nose, Chambéryzette unfolds live strawberry, alpine acidity and freshness in expressive aromatic layers — alpenz.com. Highly aromatic and fully expressive of the fruit, even when diluted in a cocktail. On the palate moderate sweetness, clean finish, with the texture of the base Vermouth de Chambéry bringing structure to mixed drinks. Strawberries from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — varieties such as Gariguette, Charlotte, Ciflorette and Fraise du Bois — contribute expressive perfume and superior flavour dimension to commercially grown strawberries bred for size. Silky texture, easy passage, fruit-vermouth balance. Compared with Dolin Rouge or Blanc — classic Chambéry vermouths — Chambéryzette is fruity, rosé and seasonal aperitif. Against industrial strawberry liqueurs, it is less cloying and more alpine-acidic. An aperitif for palates seeking French wild strawberry with a vermouth base, coherent with the alpine gastronomic tradition of strawberry tarts, jams and sorbets.

How to serve it

Chambéryzette is designed for spritz — a format that enhances live strawberry and alpine acidity. Also with a strawberry slice, Strawberry Lemonade — Chambéryzette and lemonade — Wild Strawberry Negroni — gin, Aperitivo Mazzura, Chambéryzette — Fifty Fifty — blanco tequila and Chambéryzette — or Franch Water — vodka, Chambéryzette, soda — alpenz.com. Works in modern cocktails such as Blond Negroni with Dolin Blanc or agave combinations. In an aperitif glass or tall glass with moderate ice. Pairs with strawberry desserts, soft cheeses and summer appetisers. For tasting, a wine glass without ice allows appreciation of wild strawberry layers and vermouth. Not a dry bar vermouth: it is a fruity semisweet aperitif. 75 cl format, 16% vol. For Vermutpedia, Chambéryzette is Dolin's strawberry reference: spritz, strawberry slice, strawberry Negroni and profile documented at alpenz.com/product-chamberyzette.html.

Production context

Dolin & Cie makes Chambéryzette in Chambéry (Savoie): base of Vermouth de Chambéry — Ugni blanc — maceration of wild strawberries from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, sweetened with grape must, wine and/or sugar per A.O. principles — alpenz.com. 16% vol.; semisweet profile. Created by Rosalie Dolin in 1902; house founded in 1821, Sevez family transition in 1905. Production in Chambéry with maceration of real plants; imported by Haus Alpenz. Complements Dry, Blanc and Rouge range. Contains sulphites. For Vermutpedia, Dolin Chambéryzette Fraise synthesises the alpine fruity aperitif: Rosalie Dolin 1902, wild strawberries, 16% vol. and Vermouth de Chambéry heritage documented at alpenz.com and dolin.fr. The fruity speciality of Chambéry's oldest house, made with the same artisan vocation that earned France's only vermouth A.O. in 1932.