Bénédictine liqueur recipe devised by Alexandre Le Grand

Background. Alexandre Le Grand was a wine merchant who acquired old medicinal recipes from a religious foundation where a maternal grandparent had served as a fiscal prosecutor. These historical documents provided the basis for the liqueur's formulation. The development occurred in Fécamp, a location associated with the rediscovery of the recipe by Le Grand in the nineteenth century.

Recipe Development. In 1863, Le Grand developed the recipe for the herbal liqueur, assisted by a local chemist. The formulation includes twenty-seven flowers, berries, herbs, roots, and spices. The process involved adapting historical medicinal knowledge into a commercial product. The exact composition is maintained as a commercial secret, preventing public disclosure of the specific proportions and ingredients.

Historical Attribution. Historical accounts describe Le Grand as an industrialist who 'rediscovered' the Bénédictine recipe. This attribution highlights the connection between the individual and the product's origin in Fécamp. The narrative focuses on the 1863 development phase, excluding later commercial history such as the 1930s introduction of B&B or the 1977 Café Bénédictine, which fall outside the defined scope.