Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal, 0,1 L, 69%
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Product information "Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal, 0,1 L, 69%"
Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal 0.1L 69%
The history of the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal
The Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal is the most original of the famous Chartreuse liqueurs. Like the Chartreuse Verte and the Chartreuse Jaune, it is based on a recipe from 1605. This recipe, which is called the "Elixir of Long Life", was given to the monks of the Carthusian Order in Vauvert near Paris in 1605 by the nobleman Francois Hannibal d'Estrées. d'Estrées probably bought the recipe in the 16th century from an alchemist who must have had an enormous knowledge of botany. The monks in Vauert were unable to fully decipher the recipe for a long time, which is why they sent it to their mother monastery near Grenoble. There, in 1737, the brothers finally managed to determine the complete recipe and produce the now world-famous Chartreuse liqueur for the first time. The Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal is based on this first version of Chartreuse and is still sold today in the original small bottles that the Carthusian monks once offered at local markets.
The production of the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal
Similar to the recipe for Coca-Cola, the recipe for the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal is one of the best-kept secrets in the world of drinks. Supposedly only two monks know the recipe and pass it on to another brother shortly before their death. To prevent the recipe from being lost, the two monks are never allowed to travel together, as an accident could happen. All that is known is that the recipe consists of a total of 130 different herbs, spices and plants that are macerated in wine alcohol. After the maceration is complete, the mixture is burned again and the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal is finally bottled in the characteristic small bottles at 69% vol.
The taste of the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal
Describing the taste of the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal is not easy. In addition to the very high alcohol content, the large number of ingredients ensures that you perceive a real potpourri of aromas on the nose and palate, which, however, cannot be defined more precisely. We recommend never enjoying the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal neat, as its intense characteristics quickly cover all the taste buds. It is better to put a few drops of the Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal on a sugar cube or in a tea bag. This way it can develop its full taste and effect!
| Age: | not stated |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content: | 69% Vol. |
| Country: | France |
| Filling quantity: | 0,1 Liter |
| Responsible food business operator: | Borco Marken Import Matthiesen GmbH & Co, Charlottenstrasse 135, 45289 Essen Deutschland |
| Type: | Bitter |
| Year: | not stated |
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1 review
13 November 2013 10:29
anonymous
Meine Mutter hat mir den Chartreuse Elixir immer auf einen Zuckerwürfel getröpfelt, wenn ich krank war. Damals war es für mich der Horror, aber mittlerweile kann ich sie verstehen :-)
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