Léonce Vermouth
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 Charen
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Léonce - Extra Dry White Vermouth
This vermouth, conceived like a wine, elegantly and subtly expresses all the complexity of François' favorite grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc. Léonce Extra Dry Sauvignon Blanc is made using a base of Sauvignon Blanc wine from our Domaine des Fumées Blanches vineyard. Fortified with Sauvignon Blanc brandy, the wine is then enriched with botanicals through maceration or the blending of distillates.
The botanicals are citrus fruits (peppermint peel, bitter orange, mandarin, yellow and green lemon), lychee, violet, licorice, mugwort and sage.
Appearance: Its golden color reveals all the purity of the Sauvignon Blanc.
Nose: Initially an explosive nose of citrus (pink grapefruit, lemon, orange zest) followed by notes of violet and sage.
Palate: A round and expressive palate with notes of lychee and bitter orange with a gentle bitterness on the finish with notes of licorice and wormwood.
Enjoy it chilled, neat, on the rocks or with a premium tonic. Léonce will elevate your cocktails, such as the Spritz (6cl Léonce / 4cl Sparkling Wine / 2cl Sparkling Water) or the Nuit Blanche (4cl Sorgin Gin / 4cl Léonce).
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Léonce - Maury Red Vermouth
For over 20 years, François has been showcasing the best of the Languedoc-Roussillon terroir on his estates. He chose Maury, a naturally sweet wine appellation, as the heart of Léonce Rouge. This vermouth is conceived like a wine, with a blend of several Maury vintages that expresses the complexity and richness of this unique Roussillon terroir and perfectly balances its aromas.
Naturally sweet, Maury is then enriched with distillates. These are natural extracts of citrus fruits (grapefruit, oranges, lemon), Mediterranean herbs (hyssop, blessed charcoal, germander, etc.), spices (juniper, star anise, tonka bean, bird's eye chili, etc.), and aromatic plants (verbena, angelica, cornflower, elecampane, wormwood, etc.) obtained through maceration or distillation. Léonce possesses a unique character while remaining true to the tradition of French vermouths.
Eye: A beautiful purple dress.
Nose: A typical Maury nose of ripe fruit enhanced by a spicy touch (star anise), an explosion of citrus followed by vegetal notes (sage/hyssop)
Palate: A full and round palate where peppery and spicy notes are balanced with the natural tannins of Maury. A complex and persistent finish of chili pepper and bitter orange.
Enjoy it chilled, neat, on the rocks, or with a premium tonic. Léonce will elevate your classic cocktails, such as the Negroni (3cl Léonce Rouge / 3cl Sorgin Gin / 3cl Bitter) or the Americano (3cl Léonce Rouge / 3cl Bitter / a splash of sparkling water).