88 / 100
The orchard fruit and syrupy sweetness keep this from feeling all about old oak. Spices and chocolate add some weight. I like that balance, though the long, polished-oak finish sounds more measured than lively.
Reviewed by hazelnut_pebble
- Nose
- Peaches, pears, apricots and kumquat, Waxy notes, oak and crushed almonds
- Palate
- Sugary, syrupy sweetness, Spices, chocolate, almond pralines, hazelnut ganache, pepper and mint
- Finish
- Quite long, with polished oak, oranges and vanilla