Exceptional Gift Set of 2 Bottles - Chartreuse VEP Yellow + VEP Green - 1 Litre - Vintage 2014
Discover a rare and precious item offered by Clos des Spiritueux : the legendary Chartreuse VEP Yellow and VEP Green liqueurs, in their 1-liter vintage 2014 edition. The history of Chartreuse dates back more than five centuries. In 1605, in a Carthusian monastery in Vauvert, near Paris, the monks received a manuscript presented by Duke François Hannibal d'Estrées: the secret recipe for an "Elixir of Long Life," created by a mysterious 16th - century alchemist. This elixir, composed of 130 macerated, infused, and blended plants, is the basis of the celebrated Chartreuse liqueur, known for its perfect balance of strength, flavor, and digestive properties.
At the beginning of the 18th century, the precious manuscript arrived at the Mother House of the Grande Chartreuse monastery , near Grenoble. It was there that Brother Jérôme Maubec deciphered the formula and, in 1737, established the definitive preparation of Chartreuse. Despite dark periods, such as the nationalization of the distillery by the French government in 1903, the expulsion and subsequent return of the monks after the 1929 bankruptcy, the tradition endures. Following the 1935 landslide at Fourvoirie, production was permanently established in Voiron, where it is now enjoyed worldwide.
The magic of Chartreuse lies in age-old traditions: only two monks select and work with the secret blend of herbs, aromatic plants, and medicinal herbs at the Grande Chartreuse monastery, before the mixture is distilled and aged in Voiron. The alcohol used is carefully chosen to complement the unique flavors of Chartreuse. These liqueurs are aged in large oak barrels, in cellars renowned for being among the longest maturation cellars in the world, giving the bottles an unparalleled character and exceptional aromatic complexity.
A select few of these liqueurs benefit from an exclusive treatment: an exceptionally long aging period, followed by bottling as soon as the master distiller deems the maturation perfect. Each bottle of VEP (" Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé ") Chartreuse—an exact reproduction of the original 1840 bottle—is carefully numbered, wax-sealed, and presented in its luxurious wooden case. This collector's set will delight connoisseurs and collectors of premium spirits seeking an exceptional experience. Discover all our exclusive Chartreuse offers at Clos des Spiritueux , the leading retailer of rare and vintage spirits.
