CHARTREUSE - Tarragona - Yellow - Bottled in Marseille - 1921/1929 - 50cl
The Carthusian Order was already over 500 years old when, in 1605, within a Carthusian monastery in Vauvert, near Paris, the monks received a precious gift from Duke François Hannibal d'Estrées: a rare manuscript containing the recipe for an "Elixir," nicknamed the "Elixir of Long Life." This historical document, attributed to a 16th - century alchemist skilled in the art of plants, detailed how to combine, infuse, and macerate no fewer than 130 herbs and spices to obtain a beverage of unique complexity and finesse.
In 1903, following the nationalization of the distillery by the French government, the Carthusian monks were forced into exile. They took refuge in Spain , in the Tarragona region, where they were able to revive production of the famous liqueur. This Chartreuse, made in Tarragona and retaining its inimitable character, was quickly dubbed "La Tarragona" by French connoisseurs. This Spanish distillery operated until 1989, creating true treasures sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of rare spirits.
The bottle shown here was produced between 1921 and 1929. Distilled in Tarragona, it was then shipped by boat to be bottled in Marseille. This logistical process aimed to optimize transport costs and reduce customs duties, while also anticipating the future reintegration of production into France.
The cork stopper is in exceptional condition. The carton features a diamond-shaped label bearing the distinctive original "CAR" logo. Faithful to the 1904 design, the label explicitly states "Une Tarragone" and is distinguished by an elegant "petit beurre" border. It also reads: "Liqueur made by the Carthusian Fathers" on a yellow background adorned with crosshatching, a symbol of the Order's ancestral expertise.
This rare vintage, coming directly from the collections of Clos des Spiritueux , is a prized piece for enthusiasts of old spirits and collectors of Chartreuse , confirming the international renown of this exceptional liqueur.
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