KONIK'S TAIL

Nose : fine, dynamic. Delicately spiced (white pepper, pink peppercorn), the nose sees spelt gradually taking over. Remarkably well-balanced, it also boasts a wonderful mellowness. Exposed to air, it oscillates between fruity exoticism (pineapple, mango) and the earthiness provided by its gentian root and stronger spices (clove, mustard seed).

Palate : open, creamy. As the nose progresses, it reveals itself to be spicy (clove, juniper), fruity (apple, pear) and vegetal (green grass). The mid-palate is heady and displays enormous maturity, as testified by the notes of curry powder, ginger and peppermint. Its almost perfect balance is consistent, heightening its gourmand aspect (courgette fritters).

Overall : long, gentle. Particularly floral (hyacinth, freesia) and vanilla-flavoured, it nevertheless refuses to give in to sweetness. Notes of fresh tobacco and grated ginger ensure a herbaceous transition. Dark chocolate, coconut milk and red berries (raspberry, strawberry) appear at the climax. The retronasal olfaction marks a return to the spelt. The same goes for the emptied glass.