HELLYERS ROAD 21 ans 2003 Ex Libris Waking Dreams

Nose : Both fresh and concentrated. Wrapped in a fine veil of tiger balm, the nose opens with aromas of fruit (pear, pineapple), vanilla, and acacia honey. With aeration, the aromatic palette becomes beautifully herbaceous (cut hay, alfalfa), malty and spicy (grated ginger).

Appearance : or soutenu.

Palate : Nuanced, subtle. A mix of liveliness and softness, the flavour profile shows great verticality. Along the way, one finds vanilla, chalky and tangy notes (candied lemon). Perfectly balanced, it gradually becomes gently malty and indulgent (calisson d’Aix).

Overall : Long, silky. Giving full expression to the exotic character of this superb Hellyers Road (banana, kiwi, lychee), the finish naturally echoes the initial nose. Camphor and cedar notes then add a particularly seductive balsamic and saline dimension.