Appearance
Luminous dark amber with mahogany glints.
Nose
A complex nose dominated by woody notes of green and digested wood, as well as oak and exotic wood, and tonka bean, followed by aromas of orchard fruits (plum, apple, pear). Gourmet finish of honey, mocha, toffee, bourbon vanilla, nuts (almond, walnut) and spices (nutmeg and pepper).
Palate
Starting with a woody sensation, the palates offers savors of vanilla, spices, brioche and pastry, almond, with smokiness and a hint of astringency offering a long finish.
Body
Intense and fantastically complex, this 140th Anniversary Limited Edition is easy to drink thanks to its nice sweetness. The ageing aromas of wood dominate and progressively evolve toward gourmet notes.