Compagnie des Indes Mauritius 9 yrs 42% 700ml pierre-amadieu A raised ancient river bench

A raised ancient river bench of deep gravel over clay soils

Despite the dosage it has good balance and tastes drier than some houses' regular NV Champagnes

Fermentation started with pied de cuve – a spontaneous fermentation – and was followed by twenty days of skin maceration in small tanks without temperature control

This slightly warmer season shows density and concentration with amazing finesse

Entirely aged in oak barrels

Compagnie des Indes Mauritius 9 yrs 42% 700ml pierre-amadieu A raised ancient river benchUntil the beginning of the 2000's, Mauritian law dating back from the British colonial era enforced distillers to distil at high abv, above 93 %. The island has experienced a true revival and historic distillers have been producing quality aromatic rums ever since for the export market Nose: Like a lovely stroll through spice stalls. Black pepper, cumin, rice, starchy notes but also some sweetness with salted caramel aromas. Mouth: Well rounded and