Chartreuse

Chartreuse V.E.P. Verte 100cl

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Format: 100 cl

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Technical information
Producer Chartreuse
Type Liquor
Aromatic profile Herbaceous, spicy, sweet, complex
Ingredients Herbs, spices, alcohol, sugar, water
Format 100 cl
Gradation 54.0%
Aging In oak barrels for several years
Distillation method Distillation in traditional alembic
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Bright green
Consumption Neat, with ice, in cocktails

The Chartreuse V.E.P. Verte is an exceptional French spirit, known for its intensely aromatic flavor and rich traditional history. Produced following ancient centuries-old recipes of the monks of the Grande Chartreuse, this spirit is composed of a blend of 130 herbs and plants. The abbreviation "V.E.P." stands for "Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé," indicating that the liqueur is aged for a much longer period in their special wooden barrels.

The "Verte" version is distinguished by its bright green color, natural and completely derived from the herbs used in its production. On the nose, the Chartreuse V.E.P. Verte exudes a complex and enveloping aroma, with notes of mint, moss, and other aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is rich and layered, with a perfect balance between sweetness and spiciness, serving as a perfect digestif or base for refined cocktails.

With origins dating back to 1605, the Chartreuse V.E.P. Verte is more than just a liqueur; it is a piece of liquid history, an excellent choice for connoisseurs seeking a deeply authentic and high-quality tasting experience. Each bottle is numbered, highlighting the exclusivity and uniqueness of this magnificent spirit.


Producer

Chartreuse

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Chartreuse.

Chartreuse is a renowned French producer of elaborately crafted herbal liqueurs produced and marketed under the supervision of the Carthusian Fathers. The range includes the Elixir Végétal and the famous Green and Yellow Chartreuse, made from a secret blend of about 130 plants.
herbal liqueurs monastic elixir monastic liqueurs French liqueurs digestives
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Isère)

Distillation

Aromatic distillation combined with multiple macerations, extraction and cold infusions, followed by blending and ageing; processes and formulations are managed under the strict supervision of the order.

Ageing

Ageing in oak vats/tanks (including extended cycles for V.E.P. cuvées); timings and methods are part of the reserved procedure.

Raw materials

alcohol water sugar botanical substances (mixture of about 130 plants: herbs, flowers, barks, roots and spices)

Representative products

Elixir Végétal de la Grande-Chartreuse Chartreuse Verte (Green) 70cl Chartreuse Jaune (Yellow) 70cl Chartreuse V.E.P. Verte 100cl Chartreuse V.E.P. Gialla 100cl Chartreuse Liqueur du 9 Centenaire 70cl Chartreuse Creme De Cassis 50cl Chartreuse Mure Sauvage (More) 50cl Chartreuse Gentiane 100cl Chartreuse Verde Jeroboam 3lt

Official Awards

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