Green Verte VEP
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Designed to be enjoyed immediately upon release, though its high alcohol content and complex botanical structure allow it to be cellared indefinitely, continuing to mellow and integrate over decades.
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Dark chocolate desserts, pungent blue cheeses, or served neat as a digestif.
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The Green 'Verte' V.E.P. (Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé) represents the pinnacle of the Carthusian Monks' ancient distilling heritage. Crafted using the same secret manuscript of 130 botanicals gifted to the order in 1605, this exceptional liqueur undergoes a significantly prolonged maturation in selected oak casks. This extended aging process beautifully tames the intense 54% ABV of the traditional Green Chartreuse, transforming its fiery herbal punch into an incredibly complex, silky, and harmonious elixir. It reveals layers of fresh mint, pine, anise, citrus peel, and warm baking spices, all wrapped in a subtle oak sweetness. Each bottle is individually numbered, sealed with green wax, and presented in a traditional wooden box, marking it as one of the world's most legendary and collectible digestifs.
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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.