Guerin Blanc Dry Vermouth

Guerin Vermouth Dry White is a 750mL French dry vermouth from the Charentes — the white half of Puy Gaudin's dry pair, built on Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Montils wines with two-year-old white Pineau des Charentes, botanicals and Cognac-cask aging, with sugar from the grapes alone. Luxurious orange blossom, elderflower and Asian spice over a supple, mineral palate. Upgrade your martini game — order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: low-ABV vermouth (importer does not publish a figure — no ABV stated in copy)
• Size: 750mL
• Style: dry white vermouth, no added sugar
• Origin: Charentes, Southwest France; produced by Société Puy Gaudin
• Production: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Montils wine base + white Pineau des Charentes, angelica root, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, bitter orange peel; aged several months in Cognac casks

Dry White, the Pineau Way

Guerin's dry vermouths were born from a bartender request — something less sweet, easier to mix — and the house answered with a vermouth built on its own Pineau des Charentes rather than neutral wine. The Dry White starts where most French dry vermouths start (white grapes, wormwood-family botanicals) and then diverges: two-year-old Pineau adds a savory, almost saline depth, Cognac casks add texture, and the result is a dry white with more going on than the martini standard. It's the bottle that makes a great martini better and a great bartender curious. See all four styles in our Vermouth Guerin collection and the cocktail essentials.

Tasting Notes

Luxurious aromas of orange blossom, elderflower and Asian spices. The palate opens with subtle minerality — supple and silky, with a touch of tannins on the finish. Dry and savory throughout, with the Pineau base adding a savory roundness that plain dry vermouths lack.

How to Enjoy

The obvious call is a Dry Martini — 2.5:1 gin to vermouth, lemon twist — but don't stop there: it shines in a Vesper, a Corpse Reviver #2, or simply chilled over ice with a grapefruit twist as an apéritif.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from a standard French dry vermouth?
The Pineau des Charentes base: instead of plain fortified wine, Guerin builds on two-year-old Pineau (grape must fortified with Cognac eau-de-vie), giving it more savory depth and texture than a typical dry white.

Does dry mean no sugar at all?
Nearly — the dry pair has a low sugar content that comes exclusively from the grapes, with no added sugars, per the importer.

Should vermouth be refrigerated?
Yes — like all vermouths, keep it refrigerated after opening and use within a couple of months for peak freshness.

For a dry white vermouth with real depth, buy Guerin Vermouth Dry White online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.