A golden color with beautiful amber nuances. The nose offers notes of orange zest and sharp candy with flora gint. On the palate, flavours of candied orange peel and marmalade mingle, then the tangy note returns in force to give us a long, delicate finish.
Tasting notes
Colors
Gol with beautiful amber nuances. Brillant, limpid color.
Nose
A beautiful expression. The first nose opens with orange zest, the second reveals notes of tangy candy. A hint of floral notes
Mouth
Unctuous attack accompanied by freshness. Flavors of candied orange peel and marmalade line the palate, then the acidic note returns in full force for a long, delicate finish.
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