Abbaye de Lerins Lerina Jaune French Liqueur 50 cl 43%

The monastery's golden counterpart to the green Lérina - Lérina Jaune is the monks' warm, rounded herbal liqueur, where honey and spice melt together in a glass carrying centuries of tradition.

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Abbaye de Lérins Lérina Jaune is a French herbal liqueur made by the monks of Lérins Abbey on the island of Saint-Honorat near Cannes, bottled at 43% ABV.

The monastery on Saint-Honorat was founded around the year 410 by Saint Honoratus and today has an active Cistercian community of around 21 monks. Lérina Jaune is the golden version of the monastery's herbal liqueurs, made according to traditional monastic recipes with a unique blend of aromatic herbs and spices.

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Lérina Jaune has a warm, rounded flavour where notes of herbs, spices and floral elements melt together with a light sweetness. It has a glowing golden colour and an intense aroma with hints of honey, saffron, aniseed and citrus. The finish is long and balanced with a soft warmth from the high alcohol content.

Specifikationer

Name: Lérina Jaune
Producer/Distillery: Abbaye de Lérins (Lérins Abbey)
Country: France (Saint-Honorat, Cannes)
Type: Herbal liqueur
Main ingredients: Honey, saffron, aniseed, citrus and other herbs and spices
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 cl
EAN no.: 3760043869046
Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a digestif, optionally over ice or diluted with a little water

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Golden · Spiced · Honey · Rounded

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Lérina Jaune is the golden counterpart to the green Lérina Verte, and both are made by the same monks on Saint-Honorat following recipes refined throughout the monastery's long history.

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Frequently asked questions about Abbaye de Lérins Lérina Jaune

Who makes Lérina Jaune?

Lérina Jaune is made by the Cistercian monks of Lérins Abbey on the island of Saint-Honorat near Cannes in France.

What does Lérina Jaune taste like?

The liqueur has a warm, rounded flavour with notes of honey, saffron, aniseed and citrus, plus a light sweetness.

What is the difference between Lérina Jaune and Lérina Verte?

Lérina Jaune is the golden, warmer and more spiced version, while Lérina Verte is green and dominated by sharper herbal notes such as aniseed and wormwood.

How is Lérina Jaune best served?

The liqueur is best enjoyed as a digestif, either neat over ice or diluted with a little cold water.

How old is the monastery behind Lérina Jaune?

The monastery on Saint-Honorat was founded around the year 410 and is one of France's oldest still-active monasteries. Also see our range of Chartreuse.