J. BALLY MILLESIME 1997 CL70 43%

A release of Diamond with less oak influence and with a very aromatic character. The typically spicy and balsamic notes of mint and camphor at the nose are backed by a robust level of esters and a farmy touch. At the palate,it starts moderately sweet, but it immediately turns to the dry side with a very spicy blast of white pepper. PThe pungency is intense but held together by the creamy waxiness, and by aromatic notes of anise and chamomile, with a twist of lemon rind.