Distillerie de Grandmont - Amer Gentiane - 32%
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The Distillerie de Grandmont, located in Haute-Vienne, stands out for its unique expertise in producing authentic and high-quality traditional spirits. Specializing in the distillation of gentian, this distillery crafts a traditional bitter from fermented roots and rhizomes of yellow gentian, a plant known for its beneficial properties.
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To obtain one liter of exceptional alcohol, fifteen kilograms of carefully selected gentian roots and rhizomes are used. The manufacturing process, rigorous and meticulous, is divided into three fundamental steps. First, the roots and rhizomes are meticulously cleaned and then sliced into thin strips to optimize fermentation. Next, after a natural fermentation lasting six weeks, carried out in cellars maintained at an ideal temperature of 20°C, a first distillation of the mash produces an alcoholic liquid at 25-30%.
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This precious liquid is then carefully distilled a second time, rigorously removing the heads of the distillate to retain only the quintessence. The final product reaches a concentration of 70 to 90%, then is gently reduced to the desired strength by adding pure water. The resulting gentian eau-de-vie is characterized by its intense aromas, unique bitter taste, and great finesse, ideal to be enjoyed as a traditional digestif.
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