Joseph Noilly, a herbalist, developed the first formula in 1813, 50 years before the now archetypal vermouth, Martini. On the nose there is slightly oaked mistelles with herbal aromas, balanced with floral notes and hints of chamomile.

Brought back inside and left to rest for a few months, the wines are then blended together into oak casks. The exact mix of herbs and spices that goes into Noilly Prat is a closely guarded secret, but includes camomile, bitter orange peel, nutmeg, centaury (yellow gentian), coriander, and cloves. Wine that was transported long distances in barrels and exposed to the weather became darker in colour and fuller-flavoured. The aged wines are blended with sweet mistelle wine, along with a raspberry and lemon-infused distillate.Located in the lovely port of Marseillan, in the South of France, Maison Noilly Prat is surrounded by local vineyards, overlooking the Mediterranean. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use.

An aromatic blend of herbs and spices sourced from all over the world are used to gently infuse the wines and create the unique bouquet and wonderful taste of Noilly Prat. Some recipes substituted a vermouth from Dolin [ fr] instead of Noilly Prat for making martinis, [3] which is said to be "every bit as good as, although not by any means identical to, the old Noilly". Here they are exposed to the sun, wind, and low winter temperatures, while the wine is slowly changing.These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. With its complex blend of some of the world’s finest herbs and spices, being simply served over ice and with oysters will transport you to the South of France. These cookies allow us to create statistical analyses to determine which articles are the most popular. Under the Distance Selling Regulations, you may cancel a distance contract to purchase a product or products from us at any time within 7 working days after the day you received the relevant product or products (subject to the limitations set out below). If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label.