Rochelt - Gravenstein Apple (Pre-arrival) (375ml)
Vinous: 94 Points
The Eau de Vie Gravenstein Apple is packed with fruit flavor spice and strong dried white notes. There?s wonderful savoriness and tartness to balance some of that fruity character along with tons of depth and what comes across as strong skin character. This is one of four eau de vies in Rochelt?s gift box set. - By Antonio Galloni on November 2022 This is a set of stunning eaux de vie from Rochelt. I can?t say I am terribly surprised as I have been buying and drinking these eaux de vie for more than twenty years. Günter Rochelt began making his eaux de vies in the 1970s first as a hobby but that hobby quickly turned into a profession. Pretty much since then the Rochelt eaux de vie have been synonymous with outstanding quality. The Rochelts source pristine fruit from a number of top sites. Their approach calls for picking as ripe as possible which allows for natural fermentation then double distillation and finally aging in traditional glass bonbonnes (dame jeannes) for many years sometimes more than a decade for the top selections. Günter Rochelt passed away in 2009 but the distillery appears to be in excellent hands under the direction of his daughter son-in-law and extended family. Tasting the new release brought back very fond memories of my visit many years ago. I can?t recommend them highly enough.
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