Abricot du Roulot

Apricots from the Rhone Valley are left to infuse in neutral spirit for a few months. The purity of expression is remarkable here – the nose opens with that precise bold freshness of a fresh apricot. There’s a vibrancy with exactness, the impression of the stalk and a nuttiness from the stone, too. The palate continues, opening up into a juicy celebration of just-picked apricots. A rush of flavour coats the mouth, the weight of both the sugar and alcohol bringing a generous texture that’s elevated by the natural tartness of the fruit – never straying into cloying. The plentiful finish remains authentic, while perhaps introducing a dusting of very gentle sweet spices.