Absinthe Père François Elixir du Pays des Fées absinthe blanche 100cl 55% front view
Absintherie du père François

Elixir du Pays des Fées

Môtiers (NE) · Val-de-Travers · Switzerland
CHF 59.90

Elixir du Pays des Fées

CHF 59.90
Size
Élixir du Pays des Fées 55% is a concentrated Swiss spirit inspired by absinthe, crafted in the Val-de-Travers. Rich in alpine botanicals and structured in character, it offers layered herbal intensity and refined depth. Ideal as a digestif, lightly diluted, or in creative preparations.
Alcohol content
55 %
Serving Strength
11.0 % – 13.8 %
Absinthe Blanche
Môtiers (NE)
Hyssop
Fresh
Absintherie du père François
The Artisan

Absintherie du père François

Distilled in the historic buildings of the former Sandoz distillery in Môtiers, the "Père François" is an artisan rooted in the heritage of Val-de-Travers spirits. Botanicals come from local cultivation, and the recipe evokes the traditional “bleue” style long recognised for its authentic character.

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Behind the Bottle

Expression

A Val-de-Travers absinthe blanche where anise and herbs engage with clarity, marrying tradition with legibility.

Heritage

Distilled in the historic buildings of the former Sandoz distillery in Môtiers, the "Père François" is an artisan rooted in the heritage of Val-de-Travers spirits. Botanicals come from local cultivation, and the recipe evokes the traditional “bleue” style long recognised for its authentic character.

Character

An elegant anise profile supported by nuanced herbal undertones and measured bitterness, lending finesse and quiet depth to the whole.

Elixir du Pays des Fées

Ritual

Slowly diluted with iced water to allow the louche to form naturally. Best served without sugar to preserve the balance and vegetal character. Intended for focused, unhurried tasting. Suitable for experienced drinkers and classic absinthe service.

Gourmet Pairings

Pairs elegantly with roasted almonds, salted nuts, and refined savory nibbles. The contrast between subtle salinity and herbal complexity enhances aromatic freshness while balancing the palate, making it an ideal companion for aperitif moments.

Interpretation

Élixir du Pays des Fées is an artisanal reading of Val-de-Travers tradition: expressive yet accessible, rooted in terroir and the spirit’s heritage, designed for those who wish to savor a classic absinthe with attention and pleasure.

— La Maison de l'Absinthe

The Details

Product Type
Spirit
Beverage Type
Absinthe Blanche
Origin
Môtiers (NE) · Val-de-Travers · Switzerland
Distillery
Absintherie du père François
Production Method
Traditional distillation
Alcohol Content
55 %vol.
Coloring
Transparent
Bottle size
100 cl, 50 cl, 20 cl
Category
Absinthes
Sub-Category
Absinthes Blanches