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Isère
Categories: Floral/Herbal/Amaro Liqueurs
Southeast of Lyon, Isère borders the Savoie and Hautes-Alpes on its eastern flank and marks the western march of the Alps’ incursion into France before it curls south towards Monaco. Bisected by the river Isère, which lends its name to the department, its seat is Grenoble, which hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics and is known as the ‘capital of the Alps’. Famous for its ski resorts and high mountain passes, it is also renowned for its walnuts, cheeses (St. Marcellin; Bleu de Sassenage) and the Grand Chartreuse monastery. Like the Savoie, with its botanical-rich flora indigenous to the region, Isère is inexorably tied to alpine liqueurs and aperitif culture.
Meunier Génépy ‘Altitude’ Liqueur
42.0% ABV
High in the French Alps, sensations are more intense and the mountain air is dry and pure. And so it is with this legendary alpine herbal liqueur, associated with this mountain region for centuries, its expression marked by local herbs and a subtle sweetness. Principal among these is génépy (sometime spelled ‘génépi), a variety of petite artemisia, or mountain sage, found in the high mountains of Isère, Savoie and the Haut-Savoie. Its fresh, bright floral and herbal flavors have long been associated with the mountain air and adventure. Today, it remains a darling of fine dining and Alpine ski resorts, served on the rocks or with tonic, and the house founded more than 200 years ago by Charles Meunier remains one of its chief exemplars. Full details
