alc./vol: 20%
Proof: 40°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: Unaged
Product of:
France
In 1921, Emile Refouvelet established a delicatessen in the French town of Riom-ès-Montagnes and began experimenting with plants growing in the surrounding countryside. After a year of formulating, in 1929, he started selling this gentian-flavoured aperitif in his store.
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 30/12/2013
Appearance:
Clear, marigold yellow.
Aroma:
Ground turmeric, cardamom and orange zest with menthol pine and eucalyptus.
Taste:
Assertive gentian root bitterness, subtle sweetness and fresh zestyness with menthol pine and eucalyptus and faint liquorice.
Aftertaste:
Gentian, menthol pine, eucalyptus and orange zest.
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