G. Rozelieures 2019 Les Limoneux Blanches Terres Le Parcellaire 3 yo

 

 

 

43°

Distillery : Grallet-Dupic - France

Refill Cognac and Bourbon Casks

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2022

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

Still within the Le Parcellaire range, which explores the concept of terroir, the gentlemen at Rozelieures have selected a small 5.2-hectare plot called Blanches Terres. The barley used is Etincel, and maturation lasted just 42 months. 3,000 bottles have been released for sale. Not to be confused with another bottling, Les Limoneux, released in 2021, subtitled Clos des Champs.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

On the nose, ethereal vanilla, it's airy, fresh, but also delicately herbal, a zest of lemon, cotton, jasmine, hyacinth, a very slight mineral touch, a pinch of salt, limestone, cooked egg white, light woodiness, liquid honey, green plums. On the palate, it is still uninteresting, but smooth, with breadcrumbs, mint leaves, light spices and grapefruit. The finish is fairly modest, not very long, floral, with a hint of English custard, rose water, mellow earth and dry biscuits. Cloves and cinnamon. 

 

In Short, 

I really liked the nose, which I found light, balanced and refreshing. However, the rest is well made but too young, with aromas that are not very pronounced. With a few more years and less reduction, it could be really interesting. As it stands, not really, especially as it's not that cheap. 

Score : 83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                           Gaël Faure - Traverser l'hiver canadien