Distilled by François Bovet, trained under the masters of Val-de-Travers after legalization, Bovet La Valote belongs to a singular family lineage. Heir to her father, Willy Bovet — a watchmaker by trade and clandestine distiller — she carries forward a tradition where precision of gesture and absinthe culture converge. A living transmission rooted in practice and discipline.
Discover the distillerA Val-de-Travers green absinthe of formidable presence, where deep vegetal tones and vibrant anise unfold within a powerful yet disciplined structure. Broad, intense, and precise, it embodies the commanding aromatic architecture of the valley’s great absinthes.
Distilled by François Bovet, trained under the masters of Val-de-Travers after legalization, La Valote belongs to a singular family lineage. Heir to her father, Willy Bovet — a watchmaker by trade and clandestine distiller — she carries forward a tradition where precision of gesture and absinthe culture converge. A living transmission rooted in practice and discipline.
A broad and concentrated anise profile carried by deep vegetal structure and firm bitterness, establishing tension and verticality. The opening is direct, almost architectural, evolving into a long, dry finish where botanical complexity asserts itself without concession.
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.
Served neat or lightly chilled, it offers a smooth and aromatic conclusion to a meal. Its rounded sweetness and botanical nuance unfold gently on the palate, providing a refined and indulgent after-dinner experience.
With Absinthe Émeraude, Willy Bovet leaves what may be considered his final statement as a clandestine distiller. Structured, intense, and uncompromising, it reflects the patience and perfectionism that defined his work, preserving in liquid form the legacy of a life devoted to absinthe.
