Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absente (Bitter) 69% 700ml Size::1 Bottle Fermentation is long and cool

Fermentation is long and cool being generally three weeks between 10-12 degrees c to retain sincere aromatic and flavour expression

named for the city of Avola

and sweet apricot

Each variety was picked and fermented seperately

almost blood orange in its intensity with plenty of green apple crispness and a clean finish

Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absente (Bitter) 69% 700ml Size::1 Bottle Fermentation is long and coolThe 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