Nose: Simultaneously firm and unctuous. Initially, malted barley reigns supreme. It then develops into magnificent notes of candied fruit, noble spices (coriander, cardamom) and chocolate. The longer it is left to breathe, the more splendid the nose becomes. Now exotic (mango, passion fruit), it lingers on to candied citrus fruit (tangerine, orange) and heady florals (rose petals).
Palate: Dense, concentrated. Just as sumptuous as the nose, the attack is spicy (pepper, cloves) and fruity (persimmon, guava), with tones of rancio (cherry eau de vie). The mid-palate is influenced by Sauternes wine, which stamps the palate with its honey and praline flavours. Lavish (chervil, verbena, lime blossom), it gradually reveals new fruit flavours (melon, green grapes, white peaches).
Finish: Long, silky. A fine layer of plum completely covers the palate. At the same time, pulpy tannins (grape, Mirabelle plums) give it plenty of substance. Autumnal, it lingers on to notes of fresh walnuts, moss and mushrooms. The retro-nasal olfaction perfectly combines malted barley and Sauternes wine. The empty glass is a rare concentration of fruit, herbs and flowers (lilac, iris).