TASTING NOTES: Chartreuse "Mof" Liqueur presents a vibrant and enticing hue, a color that hints at the intriguing journey of flavors to come. The aromatic journey begins with a captivating blend of herbal and floral notes. Fragrances of botanicals and a gentle touch of spices intertwine, creating an intricate tapestry of scents. Hints of citrus and sweet undertones dance in harmony, inviting exploration. On the palate, the liqueur unfolds its depth and complexity. Rich herbal flavors take center stage, with a harmonious interplay of sweetness and bitterness. Notes of anise, mint, and other herbs provide a layered experience that evolves with each sip. The liqueur's texture is smooth and velvety, adding to its overall allure. The finish is enduring and captivating. Lingering herbal essences continue to dance on the palate, leaving a lasting impression. The balance between the herbal intensity and the underlying sweetness lingers in a beautifully orchestrated symphony.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Goats Cheese | Roast White Meat | Grilled Fish | Satay Skewers | Coconut Curry | Nem Lui
BRAND NAME: Chartreuse
The Order of Chartreuse was more than 500 years old when, in 1605, at a Chartreuse monastery in Vauvert, a small suburb of Paris, the monks received a gift from François Hannibal d’ Estrées, Marshal of French King Henri IV’s artillery: an already ancient manuscript from an “Elixir” soon to be nicknamed “Elixir of Long Life”. This hand-written document was probably the work of a 16th century alchemist with a great knowledge of herbs and who possessed the skill to blend, infuse, macerate the 130 of them to form a perfect balanced tonic. It was this elixir that was destined to become the world-famous Chartreuse liqueur, but it would take more than a century before the alchemist’s recipe to reach a definitive formula.