Dolin

What Dolin does

Dolin is a family-owned artisanal distillery founded in 1821 by Joseph Chavasse in Les Echelles, near Chambéry, in what is now the Savoie department of France. The company has operated continuously for over two centuries under a single ownership transition (from the Dolin family to the Sevez brothers in 1919) and produces a portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages built on traditional copper-still distillation, botanical maceration, and historically guarded recipes. Core products include three Vermouth de Chambéry variants (Red, Dry, White), four genepi liqueurs anchored in Alpine Artemisia plants, traditional aperitifs (Bonal, Chambéryzette, Dolin Bitter), "forgotten" heritage liqueurs (Suédois Dolin, Mont Corbier), fruit liqueurs, eaux-de-vie, and the Marie Dolin syrup line. Several products carry regulatory differentiators — most notably the Protected Geographical Indication for Génépi des Alpes requiring harvesting above 1,500m elevation. Dolin holds the French state EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) label and the 2023 Savoie Mont Blanc Excellence accreditation.

The business operates a wholesale-led revenue model with no disclosed DTC platform and no app or API infrastructure. Distribution spans three layers: traditional French retail, specialty spirits retailers (wine shops, gourmet stores), and international export channels reaching the United States (continuous presence since 1876), Hong Kong, Helsinki, and Sydney. GTM is a sales-led motion centered on the bartender/mixologist community as primary brand advocates, supported by a content-driven marketing stack — owned website with 15+ cocktail recipes, food-pairing collaborations with named bartenders at Paris establishments (Experimental Cocktail Club Group, Le Gallopin, Dersou, Marrow), Instagram (@dolin_officiel), and earned-media coverage in spirits outlets (Cocktail Society, ForGeorges, France Culture).

Customer segmentation is hybrid: bartenders/mixologists (primary, using Dolin as a premium cocktail ingredient in classics such as the Dry Martini, Negroni, and Manhattan), fine-dining and bistro restaurants (food-pairing programs and aperitif service), individual aperitif consumers, and families purchasing the Marie Dolin syrup range. The company employs 11-50 people from a single distillery and headquarters in Chambéry-le-vieux and has no disclosed funding, no parent organization, no active M&A, and no institutional investors, remaining entirely within Sevez family control.

Name

Dolin

Legal name

DOLIN

Website

https://dolin.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dolin is a 200-year-old family-owned artisanal distillery in Chambéry, France, producing Vermouth de Chambéry, PGI genepi liqueurs, traditional aperitifs (Bonal, Chambéryzette, Dolin Bitter), and Marie Dolin syrups via copper-still distillation. It sells wholesale through French retail and export to the USA, Hong Kong, Helsinki, and Sydney, serving bartenders, mixologists, restaurants, consumers, and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Premium Spirits and Vermouths

NAICS

Distilleries (31214)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

Keywords

• Artisanal vermouth production
• Alpine liqueur distillery
• Genepi spirits manufacturing
• French traditional aperitifs
• Botanical spirits maceration

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambéry-le-vieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits and Liqueurs Sales: Dolin generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages including vermouths, genepi liqueurs, fruit liqueurs, mountain liqueurs, traditional aperitifs, eaux-de-vie, bitters, and syrups. Products are sold through traditional retail channels, export, and likely direct from distillery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dolin is a historic French artisanal distillery founded in 1821 in Chambéry, Savoie, that produces and sells alcoholic beverages including Vermouth de Chambéry (Red, Dry, and White), Alpine genepi liqueurs, traditional aperitifs (Bonal, Chambéryzette, Dolin Bitter), forgotten liqueurs, eaux-de-vie, fruit and mountain liqueurs, and Marie Dolin syrups. Production relies on traditional recipes dating back to 1821, copper-still distillation, and botanical maceration using locally sourced Alpine plants. Products are sold to both individual consumers and the professional bartender/mixology trade worldwide.

Product overview

Dolin is a historic French artisan distillery founded in 1821 in Chambéry, Savoie, operating as a family-owned company that produces alcoholic beverages including vermouths (Red Vermouth, Vermouth Dry, White Vermouth), genepis (Génépi des Alpes Dolin, Genepi Le Chamois, Genepi 1821, Génépi des Alpes), traditional aperitifs (Bonal, Chambéryzette, Dolin Bitter), forgotten liqueurs (Suédois Dolin, Mont Corbier), spirits (fruit liqueurs, mountain liqueurs, eaux-de-vie, Dolin aperitifs), and Marie Dolin syrups (Alpine, Classic, and Summer varieties). The company is known for its French Vermouth de Chambéry, Alpine genepi liqueurs, and botanical spirits, with products used by bartenders worldwide in classic and contemporary cocktails.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Red Vermouth (Vermouth de Chambéry Rouge) Signature French red vermouth from Chambéry with a coppery color and complex bouquet of fruit compote, prunes, walnuts, spices, and botanical notes from 30-40 spices in a closely-guarded secret recipe. Used by bartenders worldwide in classic cocktails such as the Negroni and Manhattan.
• Vermouth Dry Iconic dry vermouth made from a unique blend of 15 botanicals and spices macerated in Ugni Blanc white wine. Slightly sweet with hints of citrus, menthol, and balsamic notes; essential cocktail ingredient immortalized in the Dry Martini.
• White Vermouth (Vermouth Blanc) Sweet and aromatic vermouth created in Savoie in 1881 with clear brilliant color and complex nose of Alpine botanicals, camphor, and citrus. Contains approximately 32 plants and spices including hibiscus, basil, cinnamon, artemesia, and gentian from the Alps.
• Génépi des Alpes Dolin A typically Savoyard genepi made in the purest tradition of mountain spirits, elaborated in copper still in Chambéry. Awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) guaranteeing authentic production from harvesting of genepi plants above 1,500m elevation away from pollution sources.
• Genepi Le Chamois Traditional mountain liqueur made by macerating artemisia mutellina flowers picked at mid-summer and distilled in copper still. A 100% Alpine genepi embodying the emblem of Savoie terroir.
• Genepi 1821 Flagship Dolin product made with the original 200-year-old recipe. Alpine plant grows above 1,800m elevation; genepi strands are added to the bottle to slowly infuse and liberate aromas into the green-gold liquid.
• Bonal Authentic gentian aperitif created in 1865 by Hyppolyte Bonal, a former Chartreux monk, and later bought by Maison Dolin. Made with great yellow gentian, cinchona roots, and orange.
• Chambéryzette Aperitif created by Rosalie Dolin in 1902, blending strawberries from the Rhône-Alpes region with unique Vermouth de Chambéry. Had its heyday on Parisian café terraces during the Belle Époque.
• Dolin Bitter Italian-style bitter created in 1821 inspired by Italian bitters fashion. Made from botanicals and spices such as bitter orange, gentian, cinchona macerated in wine for many weeks.
• Suédois Dolin Bitter digestive liqueur created originally in the 16th century by Paracelsus. Dolin's version includes myrrh, gentian and orange. Became known as 'Swedish Elixir' in 1850 when a Swedish doctor produced it for healing.
• Mont Corbier Mountain liqueur invented in 1888 by Abbott Guille, a botanist and doctor to the poor. Made from Alpine botanicals including hyssop, vulneraria and gentian, macerated and distilled in copper still.
• Fruit Liqueurs (Crèmes de fruits) Fruit liqueurs made from water, fruit, sugar and liquor in varying proportions. Includes chestnut, raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry flavors.
• Mountain Liqueurs Traditional Savoie liqueurs made from fir, genepi, raspberry and blueberry. Includes lighter versions like Genepi Doux and 'Cristaux' for chilled consumption.
• Eaux-de-vie Pure and intense spirits obtained by maceration then distillation of fruit or aromatic plants. Includes raspberry, gentian, gratte-cul, kirsch, grape marc of Savoy, mirabelle, and pear.
• Dolin Aperitifs Light and tasty aperitif drinks made with emblematic Savoie ingredients: walnut, raspberry, blueberry, and genepi. Authentically crafted with secret recipes in fortified base wine.
• Alpine Syrups (Marie Dolin) Syrups made in Chambéry with typically Alpine flavors: genepi, blueberry, chestnut, blackberry, raspberry, and violet. Made from emblematic plants of the Savoie mountains.
• Classic Syrups (Marie Dolin) Timeless classic syrups loved across generations including grenadine, mint, lemon, lime, strawberry, peach, and blackcurrant. Made in Chambéry following traditional recipes.
• Summer Syrups (Marie Dolin) Light and tart drinks ideal for hot weather including grapefruit, anise, orgeat, icy blue mint, tangerine, and cherry flavors. Bring summer colors year-round.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dolin Red Vermouth ranked 4th among '6 best vermouths in the world' by Cocktail Society (2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Agence Savoie Mont BlancminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2023Dolin received the 'Savoie Mont Blanc Excellence' approval from Agence Savoie Mont Blanc in June 2023. This approval recognizes companies committed to innovation, quality standards, sustainable practices, and promotion of Savoyard territory values.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dolin_officiel
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dolin-100064352461979
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dolin

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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