The Vermouth is made from Very Old Oloroso with Moscatel, combined with extracts of mugwort, coriander, elderberry and gentian, chamomile flowers, aromatic cloves, cinnamon, dried Seville oranges and juniper berries. The final blend is aged in former Oloroso barrels. Bright mahogany colour with coppery tones. The nose displays intense spicy aromas with hints of hazelnut, orange peel and wild herbs. There is a wonderful bittersweet tension on the palate, coupled with silky texture and vivid concentration. Serve in a tumbler glass, with ice and a slice of grapefruit or orange.
The quality of this Chardonnay is on par with white Burgundies well beyond this price point. The cuvée has a Puligny-like or even Chablis-like lemony brightness. You can feel the limestone here with smoky gunflint barrel notes balanced with a cool minerality and lots of yellow citrus fruits. After an hour of air, it develops a palpably grainy marine and mineral texture much like a Chablis, but with a fuller, fleshier fruit presence that's more like a Cote d'Or. Excellent with fish and shellfish, especially lobster.