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The palate is smooth and velvety, delivering concentrated flavours of candied orange peel, butterscotch, and warm walnuts, balanced by a streak of fresh, vibrant acidity. The sophisticated flavour profile, combined with the premium wooden presentation box, makes this half bottle a thoughtful and impressive gift for anniversaries, birthdays, or thank you gestures. 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This bottling displays the high quality expected from the only Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Classification, offering intense clarity in its fruit and an almost crystalline expression of the Noble Rot. On the nose a bouquet of lime zest, green mango, and passion fruit, overlaid with the signature Noble Rot notes of saffron and crème brûlée. The palate is precise and impeccably balanced. The sweetness is immediately countered by a thrilling surge of fresh, powerful acidity, leading to flavours of candied ginger, citrus peel, and intense minerality. The finish is extremely long, focused, and refreshing, promising decades of development. The 2013 is already showing beautifully but has the capacity to age for 25–30+ years. If opening now, serve chilled alongside blue cheese like Roquefort, or simply enjoy it on its own as the grand finale to a meal. 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