{"title":"Chartreuse","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chartreuse-jaune-0-7l","title":"Chartreuse Jaune 0.7L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of spirit is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChartreuse Jaune by Chartreuse is a French herbal liqueur crafted from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e130 botanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e and wine alcohol. It offers an inviting profile, opening with aromas of mocha and dark chocolate, followed by precise notes of anise and resin. On the palate, it is creamy and subtly citrusy, balanced by a delicate bitterness and a long, spicy finish. Naturally sweetened with honey and tinted with saffron, this \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e is best served chilled between 12 and 16°C, making it an ideal digestif or a complex base for \u003cstrong\u003eclassic cocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e like the Bijou and the Last Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGeographical origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in the Rhône region of France, this spirit is crafted within the cellars of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrande Chartreuse monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its heritage traces back to a 1605 manuscript detailing a complex herbal elixir. The full recipe remains a secret, known only to \u003cstrong\u003etwo Carthusian monks\u003c\/strong\u003e who oversee the selection of every ingredient. The vast array of botanicals is primarily sourced from the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench and Italian Alps\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alpine origin provides a foundation of medicinal herbs, vibrant flowers, roots, and citrus notes, resulting in a deeply layered, resinous character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduction process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the infusion of the botanical blend to extract aromatic compounds. This mixture is then distilled in \u003cstrong\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted with herb baskets to capture delicate floral notes. The spirit is naturally sweetened with honey, while saffron provides its bright yellow hue with green-gold highlights. Finally, the liqueur matures for at least three years in \u003cstrong\u003elarge French oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This extended ageing integrates the botanicals, mellows the alcohol, and ensures a long, \u003cstrong\u003eharmonious persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Carthusian monks in Voiron based on a 1605 manuscript, Chartreuse Jaune is a captivating spirit. The entirety of its \u003cstrong\u003esecret recipe of 130 botanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e is known to only two monks, ensuring exceptional exclusivity. Distilled in copper pot stills and delicately sweetened with honey, it achieves its vibrant colour entirely naturally through the use of saffron. After maturing for at least three years in \u003cstrong\u003elarge French oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eFrench herbal liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e develops a profoundly smooth, sweet profile, offering a masterful taste steeped in centuries of authentic monastic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chartreuse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503651156139,"sku":"22770","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chartreuse-jaune_22770_1.jpg?v=1773670939"},{"product_id":"chartreuse-verte-0-7l","title":"Chartreuse Verte 0.7L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of spirit is this\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChartreuse Verte by the Carthusian monks is a French herbal liqueur crafted from 130 botanicals, produced through maceration and distillation in copper stills, followed by ageing in oak casks. It presents a mentholated and balsamic bouquet with distinct notes of liquorice, anise, violet, mint and basil. On the palate, the 55% ABV is balanced by a smooth texture, releasing hints of lime and candied banana before concluding with a long, precise and bitter finish. It is best enjoyed neat, over ice, or in classic cocktails such as the Last Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in Voiron in the French Rhône region, this spirit is rooted in the historical expertise of the Carthusian monks. The foundation of Chartreuse Verte rests upon a seventeenth-century manuscript, with continuous monastic production dating back to 1764. Its creation relies on a secret recipe, the exact details of which are known to only two monks at any given time. This rigorous supervision ensures an authentic aromatic signature, defining a profile rich in alpine herbs, resinous pine and oriental spices that reflects its unique heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a meticulous selection of one hundred and thirty botanicals, which are carefully infused and macerated in alcohol. This mixture is then distilled in copper stills through a small-batch process to capture the ethereal, mentholated character of the plants. Following distillation, the spirit is matured for at least three years in large French oak casks. This resting period allows the sweetness, alcoholic warmth and bitter nuances to integrate perfectly, yielding a structured liqueur that retains its natural colour and profound depth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Carthusian monks since 1764, Chartreuse Verte originated from a 17th-century manuscript detailing an alchemical ‘elixir of long life’. This legendary liqueur follows a closely guarded secret recipe of \u003cstrong\u003e130 botanical ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e, known only to two monks at any one time. Renowned for its vibrant and \u003cstrong\u003enatural emerald-green colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, the spirit is produced under strict monastic supervision and matured for at least three years in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This time-honoured process perfectly preserves its profound herbal complexity and celebrates a truly prestigious heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chartreuse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503652925611,"sku":"22771","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chartreuse-verte_22771_1.jpg?v=1773670944"}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/collections\/chartreuse.oembed","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}