74 local life The secret of Grand-Père Cornut’s delicious drinks lies in the meticulous use of carefully selected products. When Yves Cornut isn’t harvesting the aromatic plants, genepi or gentian, in our mountains, you can find him in his garden. A true enthusiast, he cultivates a multitude of natural treasures such as lemon thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, verbena, lemon balm, mint and many other marvels. Each fragrant herb is carefully handpicked, then meticulously blended to give life to delicious liqueurs. «La Chose», just one of many examples, is made from these carefully selected herbs. This liqueur, an excellent digestive, reveals all its flavours when enjoyed chilled, accompanied by a slice of lemon. Another creation, ‘Supplice’, skillfully combines absinthe and ginger. Whether enjoyed as a digestif or as Grand-Père Cornut’s remedy, these intense creations offer a unique experience that will appeal to the most demanding liqueur lovers. With more than fifty varieties of liqueur to his name, Yves Cornut also likes to explore new taste territories. His boundless creativity is evident in bold creations such as mango, grapefruit and lychee liqueurs. He believes that liqueurs are more subtle and versatile than wine. It goes perfectly with a multitude of pleasures, whether it’s a sparkling wine, goat’s cheese (a divine match with pear liqueur), creamy ice creamor even a succulent chocolate dessert. Let your imagination run wild, because all it takes is an idea and a little creativity to discover exquisite combinations. What sets Grand-Père Cornut apart is the attention to detail. He even travels to the ends of the earth to unearth exceptional products. From Madagascar, he brings back black pepper, which gives his creations a subtle, exotic touch. In the Piedmont region, he meticulously selects hazelnuts, which he considers to be the best in the world, to sublimate some of his liqueurs. Yves is passionate about his craft, and invites everyone to discover his exceptional creations. His estate is open to visitors curious to see for themselves the place where the magic happens. On-site tastings are also available, by prior arrangement, to soak up the authentic atmosphere of Randogne and share a special moment with this passionate craftsman.
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