NORTHMAEN 2014 Version Française Recharged French Wine Cask

Nose : delicate and subtle. Both citrusy (zest), toasted, malty and peppery, the aromatic profile is particularly bright. With aeration, the malted barley takes the lead. Then, over time, scents of ash, white fruits (pear, apple), wax and resin fill a saturated and concentrated aromatic space.

Appearance : topaze.

Palate : clean and lively. Very elegant, the flavour profile revisits the white fruit and citrus notes found on the nose. This vibrant opening is followed by minty, ashy, vanilla and herbal (cut hay) flavours. A few grains of salt then gently settle on the tongue.

Overall : rich and concentrated. Ashy and slightly smoky (eucalyptus, Armenian paper), it shows mineral notes (charcoal, graphite) while revealing beautiful liquorice and floral (violet) accents. Both gourmet (liquorice, marshmallow) and softly tannic, the retro-olfaction and empty glass express consistent notes of malted barley, praline and spiced ginger.