Christian de Montaguère HSE Single Cask by CDM (Christian de Montaguère) 2013
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Most tasters land in the same happy place here: a wood-and-spice Martinique agricole where the palate outshines a nose that a couple of people call a little shy. Expect vanilla, leather, cane, red fruit and dark chocolate, with an oddly minty freshness on a very long finish. Several call it among the better HSE bottlings they've had.
The community says- Long menthol finish
- Complex spicy palate
- Keep in mind: Slightly restrained nose
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How does Christian de Montaguère HSE Single Cask by CDM (Christian de Montaguère) 2013 taste?
From community reviews · summarized with AI
Spicy, leather-and-wood Martinique agricole Widely liked: a complex, spicy agricole with leather, wood and a menthol-fresh finish. Palate wins people over; a few find the nose slightly restrained.
Agricole fans who like wood, spice and structure
Anyone wanting a sweet, easy sipper
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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45 community reviews
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Review by Dr.Django
In my opinion, HSE flies completely unfairly under the radar. The 2003 MEB RX391 is considered one of the most popular and best of its kind. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite convince me. Some vanilla, chocolate, and coconut, a bit grassy, vegetal and woody. All well balanced and with a good will, one could say it's elegant. But for me, it feels too watered down. The Chantan Comte is a different league. A great Agricole! And the Montaguere tops it even more! Fruity woody with a very complex palate play and an extremely long finish. Montaguere seems to have a good hand for Agricole.
Review by Oliver
Rather restrained nose. Some (young) wood, sugar cane and a pleasant spiciness. The palate then becomes much more powerful. Great harmony of wood, spice and freshness of the sugar cane. Creamy and complex. Alcohol very well integrated. Really great Agricole!
Review by Basti
Lots of fruit on the nose, with a subtle sticky note in the background. Surprisingly floral, flowery and herbal on the palate, with citrus fruits, spices and some wood and menthol. The finish is relatively long.
Review by Thunderbird
Initially a very nice sweet fruity nose, but this fades relatively quickly, leaving subtle vanilla/woody notes. In contrast, the palate is surprisingly intense with a complex variety of aromas. These include vanilla, cinnamon, caramel, coffee, wood, yellow fruit and some grass...very tasty! The finish is almost typically Agricole with the dominant vegetal side (predominantly grassy) A very good Agricole
Review by Vincent D
Another HSE with a very tempting nose! First a very reassuring vanilla, then a powerful wood, dried grape. Over time, fruity aromas appear, discreet at first (red fruits) then more present until an impression of overripe banana. The cane is there too. The attack on the palate is lively. The woodiness first invades the palate before much sweeter and fruitier notes take over: vanilla, sugar cane, caramel, fruits. It's very pleasant. A surprising cherry note lingers in the mouth. The finish brings leather notes that last a long time. Superb. I like this type of rum more and more. Edit: impression confirmed. Magnificent rum.
Review by Tim
An elegant Agricole with a fruity, woody and chocolatey nose. Equally balanced on the palate with a long finish that leaves many barrel notes behind. Agricole markers like sugarcane and floral notes are always present. Very very good.
Review by TheRhumhoe
This special brut de fût cuvée shows remarkable intensity and finesse for its age. Dark and empyreumatic notes emerge on the nose (toast, tobacco, roasted hazelnuts, chocolate), intersecting with spices (cinnamon, vanilla) and fruits (raisins, red fruits) on a balanced, complex, and delightfully indulgent profile. The attack on the palate is intense but always elegant. It’s at the crossroads with wood, spices (cinnamon, vanilla, peppery notes), the indulgence of hazelnut and chocolate, leather, tannins, and toasted notes. Tropical fruits and sugarcane bring a welcome natural touch to this dark and captivating profile. While the alcohol is very well integrated, you can still feel there’s character in the juice. The finish lingers with a menthol freshness that comes from nowhere and perfumes the palate. The spices and hazelnut counterbalance this first impression before caramel, exotic fruits, and dried fruits round off the edges. A sophisticated, deep, and indulgent cuvée that ranks among the top at HSE.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Really great intense agricole. Strong, spicy, complex and round. There's nothing to complain about!
Review by Johannes
Great complexity!
Review by Fabrice Rouanet
This rum has all the qualities of a great AOC Martinique, with an elegance and a subtle finesse that make it an excellent rum.On the nose, a fine woody, a sweetness of roasted pineapple compote, a hint of vanilla, fruit in alcohol. In the mouth, we find the same aromas as in the nose with the cigar box and the leather which sign an old rum of almost 9 years of breeding. The finish is extremely long, on spices and the sweetness of ripe fruits.
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
Very good HSE, on leather and spices! Beautiful product selected by Christian De Montaguerre!
Review by Simon Leroux
Nose a bit disappointing but super palate and very nice finish. A beautiful woody spice duo on the program.
Review by Morgan Garet
Wow, it's excellent. The nose is very fruity, sometimes on red fruits, sometimes on lemon and banana. A waxed wood mixed with dark chocolate in the background. On the palate, the level doesn't drop, butter caramel, vanilla, tobacco add to the notes from the nose. The finish is long with a menthol side. I'm definitely a fan of this house.
Review by Sebastian.W
The nose starts out with notes of apple and anise. This gets more vegetal and floral with tea and a hint of fennel. I also get some red fruit and tobacco. The taste brings less fruit and is more spicy and nutty. I specifically get wallnuts and allspice. The finish is minty and fresh with some grapefruit.
Review by Mentalo
Good Agricole. Grassy notes with a pleasant sweetness. A bit of fruit, a bit of wood. Nose and finish could be a bit more intense.
Review by Filip Šikula
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Review by Adrien B
Floral and fresh nose. Very spicy, peppery mouth (Chantal's Mauny). Freshness and long finish.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Vintage 2013, bottled from a single cask. With 9.0 out of 10 it is in the top five percent of everything I have tasted and rated.
Review by Uwe
Blind I would have guessed a whiskey now 😃
Review by Pavel Spacek
Semi sweet. HSE most close to Flibuste
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Christian de Montaguère HSE Single Cask by CDM (Christian de Montaguère) 2013 at live auctions
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59 bottles logged by 45 collectors.
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13% opened, 4 emptied.
What did the community pay for Christian de Montaguère HSE Single Cask by CDM (Christian de Montaguère) 2013?
Community paid 125–130 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 130 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
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Details about Christian de Montaguère HSE Single Cask by CDM (Christian de Montaguère) 2013
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, bottled by Christian de Montaguère, at 53,5%.
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