Malternative Belgium Madame Pivoine 1925 48,1%

And the last HRR/Malternative Belgium bottling in this Borderies session. 

Colour: Dark amber, gold lights. Irregular heavy tears.

Nose: Fresh kind of Borderies. It seems so unreal to describe something as “fresh” when it comes from pre-WWII. That’s the reason why cognac is the best among all the spirits. Apple juice, quince jam. Hints of malted notes too. 

Mouth: A bit oily. A quiet rancio surrouded by fresh fruity notes. Hints of cocoa powder aromas. Rich palate, maybe a ltittle lack of depth. 

Last Notes:  It remains very fresh with air. But you get a bit more of oakiness. Hints of floral notes in the background, on lavender and violet blossom.

Not that bad but, as far as I’m concerned,  I miss a bit of precision and finesse to go higher than 90. And a bit less of oak influence too. 

Whole tasting session