Nose : Powerful, broad. Highly concentrated, the initial nose is marked by characteristic sherry notes (toasted walnut, apricot, coffee, chocolate), strong spices (clove, nutmeg), aromatic herbs (verbena, sage), and heady florals (lily, aroma). Gradually, malted barley with chocolate and pastry accents confidently envelops the olfactory palette. With aeration, aromas of gingerbread, pipe tobacco, and alfalfa unfold in a particularly heady atmosphere.

Appearance : topaz with coppery-orange reflections.

Palate : Lively, full of character. On the attack, the sherry and malted barley are perfectly balanced. Notes of porridge harmonize beautifully with orange peel, candied apricots, freshly cut grass, and wildflowers. Then, mid-palate, currants, figs, and walnuts literally crash onto the palate. The ensuing shockwave gives rise to acacia honey, dark fruits, toffee, and a hint of incense. Magnificent.

The finish is long and smooth. Refreshing, it invites you to savor cardamom tea or café au lait. Then, malted barley spills from burlap sacks onto a floor covered with dehydrating grapes. This striking image is immortalized by a retro-nasal aroma that is also spicy and chocolatey. The empty glass powerfully evokes the initial olfactory sensations.