Chartreuse Liqueur du 9 Centenaire

Product of: France

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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.