Joseph Cartron Le Vermouth Rouge

About the wine (vermouth)

Le Vermouth Rouge is a red vermouth product from the renowned French house Joseph Cartron, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy. It is produced with care and respect for regional tradition and elegance.

Color & Alcohol Strength

Deep red hue — like an elegant Burgundy red wine product.

Alcohol content: 17.5% , which gives a pleasant, full-bodied mouthfeel.

Ingredients & Manufacturing

The base is a Pinot Noir from Burgundy (Noir de Bourgogne), combined with a variety of aromatic infusions.

Around 21 botanicals are used, including familiar spices such as cinnamon, turmeric, thyme, ginger, wormwood and Sichuan pepper as well as fruit notes such as blackcurrant and cherry.

Botanicals and fruits are macerated separately in a mixture of sugar cane distillate and water — typically 5–15 days for herbs and spices, and up to 5 weeks for red fruits.

Wormwood is distilled in copper stills and then mixed with the filtered infusions and the Pinot Noir base itself.

Sugar – made from sugar beets – is added slowly to balance the flavor.

Aroma & Flavor Profile

Nose: Complex, with aromas of blackberries, balsamic vinegar and cloves.

Taste: Peppery and earthy with fruity notes of blackcurrant, tart cherry, rhubarb and a hint of cocoa. The finish is dry with tannic deliciousness.

Usage & Mixology

Suitable for cold weather -inspired cocktails due to its baking spice and fruit profile.

Creates refined versions of classic drinks like the Negroni or Red Hook , where the complexity of the vermouth can shine through.

Overall description:

Le Vermouth Rouge (Joseph Cartron) is a red Burgundy vermouth at 17.5% alcohol, made with Pinot Noir as a base and around 21 botanicals. The result is an aromatic and spicy vermouth with notes of blackberry, cherry, spices and a slightly earthy finish. It is an elegant and sophisticated ingredient that works both as a stand-alone aperitif and as a refined element in drinks like the Negroni or Red Hook.