"Enthused by all the rave reviews for this vermouth, I thought I ought to try it. Sadly, I am very underwhelmed. It is dry. But that’s all that I can recommend about it. I found it one-dimensionally perfumed, lacking in nuance and overly alcoholic at 17.5% . I guess it works as a cocktail ingredient or for fish marinades but not, for me, as an aperitif. Disappointing and nowhere near the complexities of a Lustau vermouth. "

"Before now I had always been underwhelmed by vermouth. However Chambery is in another league; fresh, flavoursome, clean tasting. Delicious."

"In 2016 I strongly recommended this vermouth but only gave it 4 stars. A recent purchase has persuaded me to increase this to the maximum because I cannot see how it can be improved. A soft floral, rich taste makes this an outstanding example of an aperitif which can rarely be found in the UK. "

I would recommend this wine

"Fantastic dry floral vermouth - great 50/50 with soda and a slice of orange as recommended the The Guardian on a sunny day"

I would recommend this wine

"I’ve only been drinking this in Martini’s. I have tried others but nothing comes close - now on my third order, always two bottles. Such great value. "

I would recommend this wine

"This is much more refined and aromatic than the likes of the well known branded vermouths. With its delicate floral notes it makes a delicious aperitif just chilled on its own or with a twist of lemon and touch of ice. I've been drinking it for 40 years and don't understand why it's still such a rarity in the UK."

"Delicious on its own or as a mixer. Great value at this price."

I would recommend this wine

"This is a gem! Delicious scented yet crisp flavours make it a perfect pick-me-up. Perfect over ice with a slice of lemon. Doubtless it'd make an excellent dry martini too. "

"I thought I enjoyed Vermouth with Noilly Prat Red and White at the top of my list, that is until I found The Society's own label white. It does not need Gin or Vodka but makes an excellent mixer if that is your bag, taken on its own with a slice of citrus and ice is just heavenly."

"A few bottles are always on the list whenever I reorder - after which, always a bottle in the fridge until it's all gone. So good on its own that it never gets closer to the gin than sitting next to it in the fridge. Great value."

I would recommend this wine

"rather difficult to stay away from once it's opened and in the fridge. Excellent tangy apertif."

I would recommend this wine

"This remains a favourite aperitif for me, preferably taken with ice and lemon and nothing else, but it seems to be relatively unknown in the UK. The Wine Society's version strikes me as being of high quality. Strongly recommended and very reasonably priced."

I would recommend this wine

"Excellent mixer, used with Society's gin, makes a great dry martini. Better than the vermouth bought in France recently."

I would recommend this wine

"This makes an excellent dirty, wet martini (definitely stirred and not shaken)."

"This is a lovely (guilty secret?) pleasure. Years ago my Mother would keep a bottle of Cinzano and I would get a sip every now and then. Today The Society's Chambery brings back those memories and it is delicious. Straight from the fridge, the smallish splash of lemonade and an ice cube - it is now the Friday drink which breaks the weekday abstinence. Very much looking forward to trying it on a warm summer's evening."

"I should add that it is delicious with gin, but that's a lot of alcohol."

"This is great value. I too always have a bottle in the fridge and serve with no ice, no lemon. Great as an aperitif or with a simple first course and don't use a small glass, just a regular wine glass."

"Great in cocktails and tastes good on its own too."

"Having finished up the Xmas sherry and port I decided to set about this vermouth. Why I bought it in the first place I just do not know. I put it down to sheer curiosity but what a lucky find it has been. Now that my red wine orientated palate has acclimatised to the tangy taste it is a very appealing drink and as pleasant as it is on a winter evening I look forward to drinking it outside on the patio on a warm summer day. Due to its relatively high alcohol content I imagine it will keep well in the fridge but I'm not giving it the chance."

"A real bargain. Much better than the few you can get from supermarkets."

"I became a member of the Wine Society in 1974 and this is a constant in my orders since then. Fresh and tangy, it is a delight served chilled from the fridge with either lemon or lime."

The Times 10th Oct 2020

"… alpine flower-scented … Jane MacQuitty"

The Times 15th Dec 2018

"Make a magical dry martini with this fragrant, mint and Alpine flower-scented white vermouth. - Jane MacQuitty"

The Mail on Sunday 27th Sep 2015

"Drink like Connery: My pick to shake and not stir in your Martini for its unbeatable value, quality, polish and zing. - Olly Smith"

The Sunday Times 16th Aug 2015

"Light aniseed, frothy fennel flowers and an almost health-giving herbiness make this one of the lightest and driest [vermouths] around. No vodka will refuse it for a martini. - Damian Barr"

The Times 18th Jul 2015

"Vermouth is back on the drinks tray. Made from a neutral base wine, fortified with a neutral grape-based brandy and flavoured with aromatic herbs, flowers and spices, vermouth is a must-have summer 2015 bottle. Of them all, the delightful Wine Society’s mint and angelica-scented Chambéry is brilliant value for money.- Jane MacQuitty"

The Mail on Sunday 29th Mar 2015

"Sublime herbs in this Martini-tastic vermouth. - Olly Smith"

The Times 28th Mar 2015

"A little [vermouth] goes a long way, so start your appreciation at the palest, lightest and driest end of the spectrum, with a fine, French appellation contrôlée-approved, delicate, herby, mint and aniseed-licked Alpine version. - Jane MacQuitty"

Scotland on Sunday 2nd Nov 2014

"The Chambéry area of France takes this drink so seriously that it has its own appellation for vermouth. [This] has a clean and floral nose that’s slightly perfumed and supplemented by touches of violets. There’s also gentle acidity and a savoury base that brings in a minty freshness and a twist of liquorice. - Brian Elliott"

"Having finished up the Xmas sherry and port I decided to set about this vermouth. Why I bought it in the first place I just do not know. I put it down to sheer curiosity but what a lucky find it has been. Now that my red wine orientated palate has acclimatised to the tangy taste it is a very appealing drink and as pleasant as it is on a winter evening I look forward to drinking it outside on the patio on a warm summer day. Due to its relatively high alcohol content I imagine it will keep well in the fridge but I'm not giving it the chance."

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