Chartreuse Liqueur du 9 Centenaire

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alc./vol:
47%

Proof:
94°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Category: Monastic-style herbal liqueurs

Product of: Product of France France


Created in 1984 to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the Cartesian Order in 1084. It is presented in a bottle whose shape is identical to that used in the last century. Each bottle caries a unique exemplaire (copy) number on its back label.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 07/08/2012

Appearance

(bottle No. MMXII03130) Clear, pale greeny-yellow.

Aroma

Pungent, spruce, mint, anise and herbal nose with earthy liquorice, black pepper, génépi, lemon verbena and nasal cleaning Vics.

Taste

Sweet, syrupy, richly flavoured palate with mint, cacao, pine, aniseed and lemon.

Aftertaste

Spruce needles, mint, anise, bitter chocolate and tobacco.

Further product information

Barcode UPC: 3 023480 130705
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper

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