Producer's Tasting Note:
Nose: Full-bodied, complex. The initial nose is encircled in the fragrances of heady and white florals (carnation, lily of the valley). Within the aromatic palette lie aromas of vanilla pods, acacia honey and aromatic plants (chervil, sage). It then gradually develops into noble wood and fruity aromas (William’s pear, Golden Delicious apples).
Palate: Simultaneously firm and creamy. The very mineral attack (chalk, schist) also bursts with ripe fruit flavours (Mirabelle plum, white peach, grapefruit). With notes of pressed citrus fruit (lemon, grapefruit), the mid-palate causes the taste buds to tighten slightly. Then, with incredible length, it becomes more praline, mentholated and empyreumatic (eucalyptus). With time, spices (coriander, clove) gradually appear.
Finish: Long, voluptuous. With huge freshness, the finish becomes milky (almond, coconut) with an almost vanilla aspect. Full of tertiary aromas (Russian Leather, Papier d’Arménie), the end of the palate moves from vanilla into dark chocolate. The retro-nasal olfaction evokes a delicious juniper-berry flavoured hot chocolate. The empty glass returns to notes of green, malted barley.