Maison Monéger, artisanal gentian liqueur from Corrèze since 1881
Born in the mountains of Corrèze, Maison Monéger has perpetuated a rare craft since 1881: the distillation of yellow gentian, a wild root hand-harvested on the high plateaus. Founded in Égletons by François Monéger and revived today by Liza Dignac, the house brings back to life an artisanal gentian liqueur with a unique character, rooted in its terroir and resolutely contemporary.
Our gentian liqueur comes in two expressions. The Yellow Gentian, soft and floral, appeals to lovers of delicate, luminous flavours. The Red Gentian, more bitter and deep, reveals the full character of this iconic root from the Massif Central. Served well chilled as an apéritif or elevated in cocktails, they offer a French and authentic alternative to industrial spirits.
Choosing Maison Monéger means rediscovering the taste of a terroir apéritif from an independent French distillery, faithful to a recipe handed down for over 140 years. Explore our gentian liqueurs and cocktail recipes, and bring a piece of Corrèze's history into your glass.
The Origins
The first Monéger family cultivates and distills gentian in Corrèze. A recipe is born in the mountains.
François Monéger officially founds the House. The distillery opens its doors in Égletons.
The Golden Age
Post-war, production resumes. Monéger establishes itself in bistros and French dining tables.
Peak of the brand. Monéger becomes a staple of regional apéritif culture before fading away.
Liza Dignac revives Maison Monéger
Based in Égletons, in the heart of Corrèze, Liza Dignac leads Maison Monéger with a simple conviction: gentian still has a lot to say. Her approach is contemporary, rooted in her land and open to Europe, far from folkloric clichés, close to a scientific and cultural reality that few brands dare to embrace.
Some things are worth the 143-year wait.
Monéger Yellow Gentian. Born in 1881. Revived for you.
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The Art of Cocktails
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