In order to create this attractive presentation, the carafe is suspended in the spring from the branches of the apple tree as soon as the first little apples appear. The apple then grows inside the carafe. When the fruit becomes ripe, the carafe is removed from the tree with its apple held captive inside it.
|TASTING NOTES|
Eyes
The end result of the Captive Apple is both visually attractive and very agreeable to taste. Colour, amber yellow. Clear and brilliant.
Nose
Gentle attack, great aromatic intensity. Green Apple, geranium, minty.
Mouth
Consistent, slightly bitter, the first taste is all green apples. The finish is vegetal, with a lot of breadth. Present at the back of the nose.
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