LONG POND 2005 Cambridge

Nose : Refined, distinguished. The wonderfully well-balanced nose is at once apricoty, mineral, empyreumatic (hydrocarbon), vanilla, exotic (mango), camphoric, roasted (coffee), chocolatey, rooty (ginger), hot (Cayenne pepper), woody (sandalwood), spicy (cardamom) and floral (honeysuckle).

Appearance : Vieil or à reflets cuivrés.

Palate : Lively yet full. Revealing a delicate texture, the attack exactly reproduces the nose’s mineral, empyreumatic and hot character. The mid-palate then seizes on fruity (apricot, mango), vanilla and finely woody notes.

Overall : Long, rich. At the start of the finish, cane sugar, molasses and geranium honey soften the flavour palette. The unctuous after-taste is characterized by notes of salted butter caramel and toffee.