Appearance: Amber, clear, brilliant Nose: Vanilla and caramel are accompanied by a woody note and molasses. Palate: The attack, livelier than the nose suggests, reveals a sweetness of caramel and vanilla, followed by ripe fruit. The texture is smooth, but a certain astringency disrupts the balance. The finish, of medium length, remains sweet with a slight peppery note. Overall impression: A sweet and lively overall impression, carried by vanilla and ripe fruit on a creamy texture, which is somewhat held back by a pronounced astringency.