Vermouth blanc Atelier 27db

Atelier 27dB is a craft distillery based in Dijon, founded by Baptiste Debeaumont, a passionate and inventive distiller. Housed in the Montchapet neighbourhood, this singular workshop brings together innovation, respect for traditional craft, and a commitment to Burgundian terroir. It is an address we are particularly proud to stock at Les Clos Vivants.

The Vermouth Blanc from Atelier 27dB is one of the most singular and terroir-rooted spirits produced in Dijon today, a true vigneronne's aperitif and craft distiller's creation, made just streets away from our shop by Baptiste Debeaumont. This is Burgundian vermouth in every sense: its three core components are all local, precisely chosen with the same rigour that guides every micro-lot from the atelier. A precious curiosity, confidential in production, and above all a spirit that speaks to Dijon and its region in ways few bottles can claim.

Composition and Production

This vermouth blanc rests on three complementary voices. The wine base is Aligoté from Burgundy, the region's native grape variety, vigorous and tart, whose natural tension and citrus freshness form the ideal foundation to welcome botanicals without ever retreating behind them. Aligoté, long overlooked in favour of Chardonnay, finds here a new calling and reveals what is most precious about it: natural liveliness, lightness, and aromatic honesty that give the vermouth its structure and nerve. The second component is local hydromel, this ancestral honey wine that brings natural sweetness, roundness, and a floral and honeyed depth that binds the blend together. The third is an alcohol distilled from local plants by Baptiste Debeaumont himself in his copper stills, concentrating the aromas of the botanicals with a precision and richness that maceration alone cannot achieve. The entire approach follows the atelier's constant philosophy: long fermentations, often natural; micro-batch distillations; and absolute care in selecting and expressing every ingredient.

Tasting Profile

The colour is golden and luminous, a pale gold with the green-tinged reflections characteristic of Aligoté. The nose shows immediate complexity and freshness: floral and herbal notes emerge naturally, nourished by the locally distilled plants, accompanied by aromas of fresh honey and beeswax from the hydromel, and a citrus and subtly vegetal touch from the Aligoté base. The whole speaks with recognisably Burgundian coherence and sincerity. On the palate, the attack is fresh and lightly bitter, in the tradition of fine craft vermouths: the botanicals express themselves with precision, never overwhelming, in an equilibrium between honeyed sweetness, natural acidity, and noble bitterness that brings structure and persistence. The finish is long, lightly herbal and floral, with that returning honey and fresh plant character that marks this vermouth's singular Dijon identity.

The Distillery

Baptiste Debeaumont founded Atelier 27dB in Dijon's Montchapet neighbourhood. His philosophy centres on creating spirits in micro-batches, prioritising local raw materials of high quality and long, often natural, fermentations. Each distillation takes place in copper stills, allowing him to refine aromas with precision and preserve the full richness of selected ingredients. The range distinguishes itself through its originality: white rums from extended fermentations, author-driven gins made from fresh local botanicals, singular eaux-de-vie. This vermouth blanc is the fullest expression of what Baptiste Debeaumont does best: gathering in a single glass the deep identity of a territory and the precision of a devoted craftsman.

How to Enjoy

Best served chilled, between 8 and 10°C, neat over ice with a twist of lemon or orange, in a wine glass or cocktail glass. It is the ideal aperitif for those wishing to discover Dijon and Burgundy from an unexpected and precious angle. At table, it pairs beautifully with warm gougères with Comté cheese, herb-marinated olives, anchovies in good olive oil, or a fine charcuterie board. It also works well in a modern Kir made with this vermouth instead of white wine, or in a summer cocktail with quality sparkling water and a sprig of fresh rosemary. A bottle of proximity, character, and place, to share with the curious and discerning.