Nose : Rich, luscious. Beautifully chocolatey, the initial nose also reveals superb notes of beeswax, candied apricot, marmalade, toasted walnuts, red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant), etc. With aeration, aromas of vetiver and dried rose unfold in the surrounding air.

Appearance : Mahogany.

Palate : Lively, powerful. Particularly invigorating, the attack on the palate is radically different from the nose. Empyreumatic (turpentine, diesel), peppery (Espelette pepper), and tangy, the mid-palate ventures into the world of fruit liqueurs, notably wild raspberry. This is followed by a confidently mineral (liquor) and volcanic sequence.

Finish : Long, heady. At the start of the finish, flavors of lavender honey and wild strawberry confidently take center stage. Growing in richness, the aftertaste invites us to savor various desserts (gingerbread, prune cake). The very end is powdery (cocoa) and fruity (date, fig).