Martine Nouet
Nose
Tangy, estery. Sour fruit. Hint of nail varnish. Burnt wood. Develops on intense fruit: red plum, apricot, Sherry notes lusciously underline without overpowering.
Palate
Silky, crisp and firm. A beautiful array of oloroso notes: plum jam, cherries, figs, coffee beans.
Finish
Long, lingering. Marzipan and oak.
Comment
As appealing and intriguing as a cupboard full of granny’s jams for a young pilferer (I was one !). You just can’t resist !
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Dave Broom
Nose
Light wood oil notes, chocolate/hazelnut, bracken, frangipan, lemon. A hint of rancio. Mature.
Palate
Surprisingly soft. Caramel. Light tannic grip, into Terry’s Chocolate Orange, dried cherries, firm oak.
Finish
Marzipan.
Comment
We’re looking at big interaction between oak and spirit, but has balance and complexity.
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