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CHARTREUSE JAUNE 1960

CHARTREUSE JAUNE 1960

€1,800.00
Bouteille 70 cl
1 item in stock
Livraison estimée entre le 09/11/26 et le 15/11/26
Tasting
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To the eye
Light yellow
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Nose
Dried flowers; Mild spices; Honey
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Palate
Rich bouquet; Vanilla; Saffron; A long, silky finish
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Pairing
Served over ice; In a cocktail; Lemon tart
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Aging potential
Excellent ageing potential
Features
  • Color JAUNE
  • Region Isère
  • Designation CHARTREUSE
  • Vintage 1960
  • Format Bouteille
  • Domain PÈRES CHARTREUX
  • Capacity 70 cl

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Yellow Chartreuse differ from Green Chartreuse because it uses different plants?

No: the description specifies that it is made from the same plants as Green Chartreuse. Their difference should therefore not be attributed to an entirely distinct selection of plants.

Is this Chartreuse suitable for a tasting focused on liqueurs aged in wood?

Yes, Yellow Chartreuse is aged in oak casks, so it fits this theme. This detail describes how it is made, but does not, by itself, allow us to attribute specific woody aromas to it.

Does the 1960 designation mean that this Chartreuse spent all that time in a cask?

No, the year shown does not allow us to infer such a long aging period. The description mentions aging in oak casks, but does not specify for how long.

What does the 1960 designation add compared with a Yellow Chartreuse with no year indicated?

It lets you choose a reference identified by a year, unlike the Yellow Chartreuse in the catalog, whose name does not include one. It is not enough to establish a difference in taste or superiority in a tasting.

What occasion would be a good time to open this 1960 Yellow Chartreuse?

It could be part of a tasting focused on the history of liqueurs, alongside a bottle bearing the 1960 designation. The appeal then lies as much in discovering this dated release as in discussing how Yellow Chartreuse is made from plants and aged in oak.
Notes Parker

Le barème établi par Robert Parker évalue les vins sur une échelle allant de 50 à 100 points afin d’aider les consommateurs à choisir leurs bouteilles. La grille de notation est la suivante :


96 à 100 Une cuvée grandiose : niveau exceptionnel.

90 à 95 Belle complexité aromatique, bel équilibre : niveau excellent.

80 à 89 Grande intensité aromatique, finesse et équilibre : bon niveau.

70 à 79 Plaisant, peu de complexité : niveau moyen.

60 à 69 Quelques défauts perceptibles : niveau très moyen.

50 à 59 Détection de défauts, manque d'équilibre : niveau acceptable.