CHAIRMAN'S RESERVE 11 ans 2010 John Dore 1 New Vibrations

Nose : Full-bodied, distinguished. The resplendently mature nose reveals aromas of ginger, salted butter caramel, grilled walnut and candied citrus fruit (lemon, grapefruit). Allowed to breathe, heady florals (mimosa) and forest floor scents (dried leaves) rise from the glass.

Appearance : Vieil or à reflets cuivrés.

Palate : Lively, ethereal. With incredible balsamic freshness (thuja), the attack returns to citrus. The vanilla mid-palate develops honeyed (lavender) and fruity (apple, pear) registers.

Overall : Llong, radiant. A hint of camphor, clove and gentian root bring wonderful depth initially. The rich after-taste (rum baba) becomes very sunny (date, dried fig) and infused (gentian).