Dolin Génépy le Chamois

Dolin Génépy le Chamois is a traditional 45% ABV high-mountain herbal liqueur from Chambéry, France, crafted following Dolin’s historic 1821 recipe. Embodying the classic spirit of the French Alps, Génépy le Chamois is made by real plant maceration rather than pre-prepared extracts. Hand-harvested Artemisia mutellina flowers (mountain sage)—picked at peak aromatic intensity on high-altitude alpine slopes during midsummer—are combined with over 30 locally sourced alpine herbs. The mixture is then distilled in traditional copper alembic stills and gently balanced.

Tasting Notes

Color: Pale green and yellow tint.
Nose: Concentrated, pungent, and clean herbal aromatics with fresh floral undertones and a hint of citrus.
Palate: Rich, velvety, and sweet mouth-coating texture featuring dominant mountain sage, cooling menthol, and fresh herbal complexity.
Finish: Long, warming, and refreshing close with lingering notes of candy cane and lavender.

Nose:
Fresh strawberries lead, bright and pure. Behind the fruit, gentle vermouth botanicals suggest chamomile, gentian, thyme, and citrus peel, adding lift while keeping the bouquet graceful and never cloying. Hints of rose petal, fresh-cut hay, and a whisper of alpine honey round everything with delicate sweetness.

Palate:
Lithe, refreshing, and softly sweet. Strawberry flavors glide across herbal vermouth bitterness, with orange zest, white tea, and a faint quinine note balancing sweetness into a beautifully poised sip. Silky texture offers gentle weight while brisk acidity keeps the palate lively and ready for salty snacks or bubbly mixers.

Finish:
Clean, herbal, and strawberry kissed. A delicate wave of gentian, citrus pith, and rose-tinged fruit fades slowly, leaving a cool, alpine freshness that invites another light, quenching sip. Subtle bitterness dries the finish, keeping sweetness tidy and your appetite happily primed.

'- Goat cheese crostini with lemon zest and thyme; tangy richness highlights the strawberries while herbs echo the vermouth’s botanicals.

- Prosciutto and melon skewers; salty savor tightens sweetness, and ripe fruit mirrors the aperitif’s fresh, summery profile.

- Herb-roasted chicken with fennel and citrus; anise and zest resonate with Dolin’s botanicals while gentle acidity cleanses between bites.

- Strawberry shortcake with barely sweetened cream; echo the fruit, keep sugar light, and let the aperitif’s freshness shine alongside dessert.