La Quintinye - The Royal Botanist Behind Vermouth
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In the world of vermouth, a variety of raw ingredients bring distinct flavors and layers of complexity. With a skilled bartender's touch, these subtle nuances can craft cocktails of unique taste, especially with simple cocktails like the Martini (Gin or Vodka with vermouth), where just two ingredients define the drink.
Here, even the slightest variations in ingredients impact the final taste profile. Under this flavor framework, each ingredient’s significance often dictates a vermouth’s character and taste. Among the many brands, few creators possess such an in-depth knowledge of botanicals; more than just an expert, he is a pioneer in orchard and plant cultivation techniques.
Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie
Originating from 17th-century France, Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie was a lawyer, gardener, and agronomist who not only invented various methods for cultivating botanicals but also continuously improved them. La Quintinie is most famously known for creating the renowned Kitchen Gardens at Versailles for King Louis XIV—a royal garden for fruits, vegetables, and herbs. After his passing, he was posthumously honored with knighthood, establishing his brand's strong connection to royalty.
La Quintinye Vermouth Royal
This vermouth blends high-quality wines and sweet wines from southwest France with a meticulously selected botanical formula, making it highly acclaimed since its launch. Among its ingredients is the famous fortified wine, Pineau des Charentes, combining fresh grape juice with French Cognac, aged in French oak barrels for 12-18 months to release the natural grape aroma and refined taste.
The bottle neck features a portrait of La Quintinie and his iconic garden, adorned with the fleur-de-lis symbol representing the French monarchy, further enhancing the royal distinction of this vermouth.
La Quintinye Extra Dry
Made with 28 botanicals and based on Pineau des Charentes Blanc (white Pineau), crafted from white grapes.
- Appearance: Slightly cloudy yellow.
- Aroma: Balanced fruity and botanical notes with light hints of licorice and anise.
- Palate: Fresh herbaceous and citrus flavors with lime undertones, followed by the sweet richness of the Pineau.
La Quintinye Blanc
Composed of 18 botanicals, based on Pineau des Charentes Blanc.
- Appearance: Pale golden.
- Aroma: Fresh floral and citrusy notes; the Pineau enhances a juicy, rich finish.
- Palate: Smoothly balanced with hints of citrus, lemon, peach, and dessert-like creaminess, complemented by mild bitterness and spiciness.
La Quintinye Rouge
Made with 28 botanicals and based on Pineau des Charentes Rouge (red Pineau), crafted from red grapes.
- Appearance: Deep red-amber.
- Aroma: A harmonious and robust blend of licorice, dried plum, and vanilla, finishing with a touch of chocolate.
- Palate: Full-bodied caramel, burnt vanilla bean, and warm spices.
Rescuing Olive: A Superhero Cocktail from Barules - “Popeye the Sailor” by Mike Zeng, Barules Shanghai
- Ingredients: Zubrowka vodka, fresh spinach juice, La Quintinye Blanc, Midori, honey, lemon, celery bitters
This cocktail combines the unique, herbal bison grass vodka with La Quintinye Blanc, fresh spinach juice, and celery bitters. Alongside the vibrant floral and fruity notes, the bison grass and spinach provide revitalizing effects, helping you feel as powerful as Popeye, ready to rescue your own Olive!