HAMPDEN 9 ans 2016 LROK Magnum Series #3

Nose : Rich, unctuous. Both floral (mignonette, hyacinth), musky and medicinal (balm), the aromatic profile is striking in its depth. With aeration, notes of cane honey and sugarcane delicately fill the nose. Becoming increasingly empyreumatic (rubber), it also unveils new spices (white pepper, ginger).

Appearance : vieil or.

Palate : Lively yet full-bodied. Returning with force to the medicinal notes of the nose, the flavour profile is marked by intense flavours of mustard seed and clove. It then extends into honeyed and subtly tarry tones (pipe tobacco).

Overall : Ample, balanced. Brightened by vivid citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit) and juicy fruit (ripe banana, Reinette apple), it bursts with vitality. Fibrous and liquorice-like, the retro-olfaction immerses us in the wild atmosphere of an active fermentation room.