Eau Vie
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As a distilled spirit of exceptional quality and high alcohol strength, it is virtually immortal; it is ready to drink upon release and will remain stable in the bottle indefinitely.
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Dark chocolate tarts, aged Gouda cheese, roasted walnuts
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While the Carthusian Monks of Grande Chartreuse are globally renowned for their secret herbal liqueurs, they also possess a historic mastery over pure wine distillates. The Eau-de-Vie de Vin (often referred to as Eau-de-Vie or Eau Vie) represents this parallel monastic tradition. Distilled from select French grapes using traditional copper alembic stills, this spirit is aged for years in oak casks within the legendary, cool cellars of Voiron. This slow maturation tempers the fiery spirit, imparting a beautiful amber hue and a complex bouquet of dried stone fruits, toasted oak, vanilla, and warm spices. It stands as a testament to the monks' centuries-old dedication to the art of distillation, offering a rare, contemplative alternative to their famous green and yellow elixirs.
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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.