Avèze Gentiane Liqueur

Avèze Gentiane Liquéur is produced in the Auvergne region of central France from the yellow gentian root (Gentiana lutea) harvested by hand from the volcanic Massif Central mountains — one of the few remaining hand-harvested gentian operations in France. Gentian root is the primary bittering agent in many classic aperitifs; Avèze builds the entire liqueur around it at 20% ABV.

Gentiana lutea grows in the alpine meadows of the Massif Central and Pyrenees, and requires 15–20 years to develop roots large enough for harvest. The hand-harvested roots produce an intensely bitter, earthy, and floral spirit with turmeric-like color. Avèze is the benchmark expression of gentian as a standalone liqueur rather than a botanical component, making it a reference for bartenders exploring aperitif and amaro cocktail work.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Clear marigold yellow. Nose: Ground turmeric, cardamom, orange zest, menthol, and eucalyptus. Palate: Assertive gentian root bitterness with subtle sweetness and fresh herbal notes. Finish: Long and drying.

Specs

Producer: Avèze, Riom-ès-Montagnes, Auvergne, France — Base: Hand-harvested Massif Central gentian root — ABV: 20% — Size: 700ml

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