Chartreuse V.E.P. Yellow is an exceptionally long-aged expression of Yellow Chartreuse from the Carthusian monks, bottled at 42% ABV in a 1L format.
V.E.P. stands for Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé — exceptionally prolonged aging in large oak casks — which gives this Yellow Chartreuse a smoother, richer, and more complex character than the standard bottling. It is made from the same secret blend of 130 herbs, plants, and flowers used across the Chartreuse range since 1605, and comes in a wax-sealed, individually numbered bottle.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Floral and herbal, with honey, saffron, citrus peel, and subtle spice.
Palate: Silky and complex, with honeyed chamomile, licorice, and candied citrus balanced by herbal undertones, plus vanilla, wood, and spice from the aging.
Finish: Long, smooth, and warming, with lingering sweetness and elegant herbal complexity.
Specifications
Producer: Chartreuse (Carthusian Monks)
Style: Yellow Chartreuse, V.E.P. (Exceptionally Prolonged Aging)
Botanicals: 130 herbs, plants, and flowers
ABV: 42% (84 proof)
Region: France
Size: 1L
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does V.E.P. mean?
Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé, or exceptionally prolonged aging — a designation for Chartreuse's longer-aged expressions.
How is V.E.P. Yellow different from standard Yellow Chartreuse?
Extra aging in oak casks makes it smoother, richer, and more complex than the standard bottling.
What proof is it?
84 proof (42% ABV).
