Appearance: Brilliant, crystal-clear amber Nose: Exotic fruits and sweet notes of honey and vanilla, underpinned by a woody character that lends structure. Palate: The attack, full-bodied and balanced, opens with exotic fruits before giving way to sweet spices and fresh oak. The body is medium, the strength well-controlled, and the bitterness provides a perfect counterpoint to the sweetness. The finish, long and lingering, combines spices, wood and cocoa notes with a lovely freshness. Overall impression: An elegant and complex blend, where the exotic fruitiness harmonises with the spices and wood in a fine balance between sweetness and bitterness.