Chartreuse is an herbal liqueur produced by Carthusian monks in the French Alps. The liqueur was originally created as an "Elixir of Long Life" in 1605 by Peres Chartreux. The formula was perfected over the years and by 1737 the liqueur was released to the world in a form that is close to what we drink today. Green Chartreuse is the only liqueur in the world with a completely natural green colour.
It is still produced and manufactured today by the Chartreux Fathers in their Aiguenoire distillery in Entre-Deux-Guiers (Isère - France). Chartreuse Verte' derives its unique character from its natural colour, its power and its aromatic complexity from 130 plants, flowers, bark, roots and spices.
A Chartreuse green colour, a powerful herbaceous, peppery nose. A fresh palate with minty notes, pine sap and citrus fruits. Bittersweet tea at the end of the mouth prolongs the tasting.
As a digestif, to discover all the flavors and aromatic power. Serve ideally chilled between 12 ° and 13 ° or on ice. Used as an ingredient in cocktails or in cooking in sweet or savory recipes since the 19th century, it brings a unique character.
