One of the most revered Vermouths for good reason and a must have for any Martini maker. For those who enjoy their aperitif on the rocks - Noilly Prat Original is delicious paired with seafood, such as oysters.
One of the most revered Vermouths for good reason and a must have for any Martini maker. For those who enjoy their aperitif on the rocks - Noilly Prat Original is delicious paired with seafood, such as oysters.
On the nose there is slightly oaked mistelles with herbal aromas, balanced with floral notes and hints of chamomile. To taste the dry white wine emerges, with a complex yet delicate bitter finish laced with a touch of spice.
Picpoul (60%) and Clairette (40%) wines are aged separately in oak barrels. The aged wines are blended with sweet mistelle wine, along with a raspberry and lemon-infused distillate. A secret blend of 20 botanicals are then steeped for 3 weeks.
Noilly Prat was established by Joseph Noilly, a successful wine and spirits merchant based in Lyon who created his first French Vermouth in 1813. The brand is part of the Bacardi-Martini portfolio.
The Noilly Prat company is based in Marseillan, in the Hérault department of southern France (it lies some 50 km west of Montpellier) and exclusively use white grape varieties grown in the Marseillan area.