Special Reserve 21yr Rum, El Dorado Bottle:1 The 2012 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

The 2012 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Clos de la Croix de Pierre has a very refined bouquet: dark berry fruit and respectable mineralite

a pronounced fruit

it hits the palate with full-bodied richness

inspired by the beautiful blue waters of the Côte d’Azur

Special Reserve 21yr Rum, El Dorado Bottle:1 The 2012 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er CruNose: Buttery, with chocolatey notes of Rolos behind it. Ripe banana and fruity Christmas cake. Hints of tobacco and sandalwood, leading into spent match smokiness. Palate: Sultanas, dates, blackcurrant and macadamia nuts. A touch of rosewater, too. The mid palate brings dark chocolate and nutmeg too. Finish: It just keeps going! There's fried banana and handfuls of raisin notes right through to the end, with just a little hint of spicy cinnamon.