Where to buy artisanal gentian liqueur online?
Artisanal gentian liqueur is making a strong comeback in French bars and homes. Prized for its distinctive bitterness, digestive properties, and roots in the French mountains, it's one of those forgotten treasures that's been revived. But where can you buy artisanal gentian liqueur online with confidence? Here's our comprehensive guide.
Why choose a homemade gentian liqueur?
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Authentic recipes : long maceration, fresh roots, wild herbs.
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Guaranteed origin : gentian from the French mountains (Massif Central, Jura, Alps).
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Less sugar, more balance : far from the overly sweet industrial versions.
What differentiates a real artisanal liqueur?
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Production in small quantities
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Local raw materials (French herbalists)
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Drier, more intense and deep taste
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No added coloring or flavoring
Where to buy a good gentian liqueur online?
1. On our Michellot store
Our artisanal gentian liqueur is made in Lyon, with Auvergne gentian root, wild thyme, orange blossom, and a touch of ginger.
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Confidential production, powerful and dry taste
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Homemade recipe inspired by old-fashioned aperitifs
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Available in 50cl bottles or professional formats (3L, 5L)
👉Ordering Michellot's gentian liqueur
2. At selected online wine merchants
Some online wine cellar sites offer artisanal liqueurs from French producers:
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Excellence Rum
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Amazing Wines
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Dugas Club Expert
Tip: always check the technical sheet (production location, ingredients, distiller).
3. Directly from the distilleries
If you're looking for an ultra-local gentian liqueur, several mountain distilleries offer direct sales through their websites.
How to choose your gentian liqueur online?
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Prefer transparent producers (origin of plants, homemade production)
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Beware of bottles that are too sweet or artificial
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Look at customer reviews, or reviews from wine merchants and sommeliers
Bonus: how to taste it?
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Pure , as an aperitif or digestif
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In a cocktail : gentian-tonic, gentian-orange, or revisited as a Negroni
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Cool , between 6 and 8°C
Learn more about gentian:
From Michellot , exceptional French artisanal liqueurs, direct from the producer.