Created in 1840, this yellow liqueur is inspired by the Elixir Végétal recipe. It was so popular that Father Garnier, attorney and responsible for liqueurs at the time, subsequently decided to officially name it Chartreuse Jaune and registered the “Chartreuse” mark in 1852. It was produced and is still made today by the Chartreux Fathers.
Yellow Chartreuse is made from the same 130 plants, flowers, bark, roots and spices as the Green, but is characterized by its sweetness from the addition of honey and grape distillate, and a significantly spicier aroma. It’s production follows the same process as Green Chartreuse:
Preparation of ingredients by the monks in the plant room at the Grande Chartreuse monastery
Distillation to obtain flavours
Different types of maceration that extract the active ingredients from the plants and give the liquor its natural colour
Ageing in oak casks before being bottled, where it continues to evolve and develop its complexity in the bottle
An intense natural yellow colour, a fresh and spicy nose with a soft structure. Scents of turmeric, citrus and anise. Floral notes extend into the finish.
