Nose: I struggle to love Welch’s grape juice. Only because it was one of only two options as a kid until snapple finally burst onto the scene. And yet decades later, I remember the smell so distinctly. Bright and vibrant, with a touch of tannins and must. Frankly, a note I find more typical in cognac than armagnac. Underneath, hints of an herb garden, lemon balm and catnip. Sage.
Palate: Pretty spot on from the nose. Grape jam n herbs. Which could be pretty cool. A mouth drying effect, like eating pear skins. Even a touch of moist tobacco. A baking powder vibe, tannins balanced like tangerine peels and dried cherries. Reminds me of the mass-produced panettone that carrefour has during the holidays. I can eat a whole one of those things all by myself, and then often regret the indulgence.
Rating: 5 / 10 – too herbal for me, but this will appeal to the right crew.
