9e Centenaire
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Ready to enjoy upon release, this high-proof herbal liqueur possesses an almost indefinite aging potential, often developing deeper dried fruit, honey, and tobacco notes over 10 to 30+ years in bottle.
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Dark chocolate tart, Roquefort cheese, roasted duck with fruit reduction
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Created in 1984 to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the founding of the Carthusian Order by Saint Bruno in 1084, the '9e Centenaire' (9th Centenary) is a masterpiece of monastic blending. This cuvée is crafted from a selection of aged liqueurs of varying profiles, striking a sublime balance between the fiery power of the classic Green Chartreuse and the honeyed complexity of the Yellow. It is bottled at 47% ABV in distinctive, individually numbered, heavy-set bottles that replicate the historic 18th-century designs of the monastery's early glasswork. The exact recipe remains a secret guarded by the Carthusian monks, involving 130 botanicals macerated in a grape spirit base and aged in oak casks. It represents a bridge between centuries of spiritual devotion and liquid art.
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Dating back to 1605 when the Carthusian Monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery received a manuscript containing the recipe for an 'Elixir of Long Life,' Chartreuse is one of the world's most storied and enigmatic spirits. Handcrafted by the Monks of the Order of the Chartreux, production historically centered in Voiron, France, with a significant period of exile in Tarragona, Spain, before moving to the modern Aiguenoire distillery in Entre-Deux-Guiers. The production process remains a closely guarded secret known to only two monks, involving the maceration of 130 botanicals in grape-based alcohol followed by extensive aging in oak casks. Renowned for its complex herb-forward profile, the house is celebrated for its iconic Green (Verte) and Yellow (Jaune) expressions, alongside highly coveted V.E.P. (Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé) and historic Tarragona bottlings. This legendary producer continues to bridge centuries of monastic tradition with unmatched artisanal excellence in the world of fine spirits and liqueurs.