Asta Morris Bielle Rasta Morris 2009 10yr 49,4%

"A very pretty Bielle from 2009, which gives a lovely impression on the nose. There's a lovely fruity component with exotic fruit, citrus, peach and apricot. Floral notes are ravishingly fresh, with violet, chamomile and aromatic herbs tending towards black tea. Spicy, woody notes are also present. A fragrant, round and very pleasant profile. The attack on the palate is multi-faceted: sometimes fruity, sometimes spicy, sometimes floral, the aromatic palette is broad and well spread out over the length. The alcohol is well integrated, but the 49.4% still has a modicum of vivacity. However, the finish falls short of expectations, thin, volatile and sparse, without being overly expressive. Slightly bitter on grass, espresso and cocoa. There's succinct oak and light spice on the finish. The menthol and tea notes on the finish are fresh and pleasant. If the finish seems disappointing, the flavors on the nose and palate are more striking, and there's more impact, vivacity and complexity in this profile than in the rounder, greedier Bielle 2011."

"Un Profil plutôt vif au premier abord avec un joli nez fleuri. Il évolue vers des arômes boisés par la suite. Je le trouve malheureusement un peu déséquilibré, et manquer d'une certaine gourmandise..."