Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absente (Bitter) 69% 700ml Size::1 Bottle Just think of how well

Just think of how well it will cellar if you take care of it

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

scallops in a crispy puff pastry coating or finely sliced red mullet fillets steamed in aluminium foil with a slice of lemon and pousse pierre seaweed harmonise perfectly with this wine

and Petit Verdot

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

Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Grande Absente (Bitter) 69% 700ml Size::1 Bottle Just think of how wellThe 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