Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absenthe (Box+Spoon) 69% 700ml fragolino with finely coating tannins that

with finely coating tannins that extend the full length of the palate

lime rind and smoky oak round out the generous nose

The wine is rich and concentrated on palate with tremendous depth of ripe cherry fruit flavour and a pleasant backing of fine

Natural fermentation commenced about 1-2 days and progressed at a fairly regular rate peaking at 21C and competed

the quality is superb and the range from Domaine William Fevre is a benchmark for the wines of the region

Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absenthe (Box+Spoon) 69% 700ml fragolino with finely coating tannins thatThe bright neon lime green appearance is a little overdone. Nosing reveals powerful aromas of star anise and fresh fennel over more herbaceous notes including sage. Deceptively delicate on entry, the palate crescendos into an intense, bitter sweet and slightly numbing experience, dominated by liquorice, becoming drier as the heat dies down, but overall well balanced at this high ABV. Concludes with a burst of fresh liquorice strap followed by a subtle