alc./vol: 45%
Proof: 90°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: No age statement
Product of:
France
As the ‘Chartreuse Cuvée des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Sommeliers’ long winded name suggests, this special Cuvée was created in 2007 thanks to the input of some of the best sommeliers in France.
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 07/08/2012
Appearance:
(bottled 2012) Clear, golden yellow with a slight green tint.
Aroma:
Herbal minty nose with génépi, basil, lemon thyme, lemon verbena and room freshening spruce forest.
Taste:
Cleansing, vibrant and sweet with slight syrupy mouth feel and feisty peppery alcohol kick. Flavours of gentian, anise, génépi, violet, camomile and mint with general herbal complexity.
Aftertaste:
Refreshing mint, anise, génépi and gentian. After-dinner perfection.
