Add the authentic medieval aperitif to your basket! Hypocras is the result of a skilful alchemy that uses plants, spices and wine.

Sale of Hypocras and its jelly, delicious to accompany cheese or foie gras

HYPOCRAS is made in Tarascon-sur-Ariège by the Séguelas establishments, from father to son since 1870. It is also marketed in delicatessens and regional product stores in Ariège, the Pyrenees, France and also abroad. .

The recipe for HYPOCRAS is attributed to the famous Greek physician Hippocrates (XNUMXth century BC). Much later, the Christian knights, on the occasion of the first Crusades, were won over by this veritable "magic potion" and brought the Hypocras recipe back to the West. It is thanks to its pleasant flavors and its invigorating and even aphrodisiac virtues (it was said...) that HYPOCRAS became the fashionable aperitif in the Middle Ages, in particular.

Among his most famous followers are Rabelais, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Gaston Fébus. After the XNUMXth century, the precious recipe fell into oblivion.

Today, thanks to the Séguélas family, it is possible to discover how pleasant it is to access the rich flavors of Hypocras. Its recipe is faithful to the original one to offer you this 100% natural nectar.
A burst of brown gold, unique and delicious flavors of oriental spices.

Authentic, generous and tasty, HYPOCRAS will seduce you, tasted very chilled and without ice as an aperitif, but also as a dessert wine.

Many chefs use HYPOCRAS in their recipes.

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Ariège Pyrenees

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  • Pet Friendly
  • Sale in the markets
  • International export
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