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Apple, Fruity, Woody
Most mentioned across 10 tasting notes
- Perfect for
- Agricole fans curious about unusual cider-cask finishes
- Less suitable for
- Anyone wanting bold, classic dry agricole or heavy funk
Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015
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Stewed apple and red fruits lead here — think strawberry puree with cassis, a little mint on the finish, and light oak underneath. The Pommeau de Bretagne finish (apple cider and Calvados casks) pushes fruit hard, but the grassy agricole cane still shows through. Bottled at 49.1%, the alcohol is well tucked in. Several tasters called it a fruity, surprising finish, even ones who don't usually reach for agricole.
The community says- Fruity apple, red fruits
- ABV well integrated
- Less suitable for: Anyone wanting bold, classic dry agricole or heavy funk
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How does Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015 taste?
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Fruity apple-and-cassis agricole with cider finish Members love how fruity and balanced this is, with apple and red-fruit notes from the cider-cask finish. A few felt the Pommeau didn't dominate as much as expected, but nearly all found it a fine sip.
Is it right for you?
Agricole fans curious about unusual cider-cask finishes
Anyone wanting bold, classic dry agricole or heavy funk
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Review by Stefan Persson
Most helpful positive review
Overall a great, round and smooth Agricole that’s very exciting because of the odd casks it has been finished in. This cuvée is the second La Rencontre that so far have reached Europe. Waiting excited for the four forthcoming. This one has after aged for about seven years been finished for 125 days in Pommeau de Bretagne casks from the Gorvello distillery. Pommeau is a blend of Calvados and apple cider at ABV 17%. It was distilled in August 2015 and bottled in just 1650 bottles in September 2022 as a cask strength at 49,1% blended from four barrels.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful mixed review
The Pommeau finish definitely sets the tone here. You can still recognize the Agricole style, but both on the nose and the palate, an intense apple and cassis note dominates, along with a slight hint of mint. Also, a subtle sweetness and buttery brioche with pleasant tannins. An interesting experiment, but it doesn't completely win me over!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#6332 06/08.02.2026 My first visit to The Village in Nuremberg and it was a very pleasant surprise. I will definitely attend again as there is more than enough rum going around. A very nice and well balanced rum with a smooth velvety like palate. Fruity with nice plum and apple notes and light wood. ABV is very well integrated and it has a sweet touch.
Review by Julien Ries
Montebello La Rencontre finish Pommeaux de Bretagne. This rum was distilled in 2015 and bottled in 2022. It had a final aging in Breton cider cask for 125 days. It shows 49.1°. This rum was produced in 1560 copies. Its color is quite light despite its 7 years, with a pale golden hue. The nose is immediately alcoholic and deserves a little airing of about fifteen minutes so the ethyl doesn't assault the nostrils as much. We are immediately on an apple compote with very attractive red fruits. The whole is extremely fruity and also carries notes of kir. This nose is very nice and reminds a bit of a Savanna but much less powerful. The palate is explosive in red fruits, with a strawberry purée. The attack is quite lively; there is less roundness than the other Rencontre in Burgundy cask. The finish is fresh with a bit of menthol. The finish is average but on a fairly high level, in this indulgence of red fruits with still this fresh cane juice. We are dealing with a remarkable quality rum that surprises with its extremely fruity aromas. A superb tasting!
Review by Vincent D
Very agricultural nose. A sensitive woodiness dominates a rather discreet apple. It's fruity and round. The nose is confirmed on the palate. The apple is present but quite melted and discreet. Since pommeau is very sweet, I expected much more influence. It's very well balanced. The woodiness is well present. As well as peppery notes. Medium-long finish with a slight salty touch. Very nice discovery. Great success!
Review by Jacques etdom
Very agricultural nose. Blind, I would have guessed a Bielle given the very similar spices and a raisin side. A tarte tatin side. The palate is quite intense with good depth. It always reminds me of Bielle. The finish is well present but not excessive, very well done. Alcohol very well integrated. A very long finish with a pleasant salinity. A great success, although I am usually not a fan of agricole.
Review by TheJackDrop
Whisky Live 2023, quick tasting session! A bit less nice than the Menhir.
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Details about Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015
A rum from Guadeloupe, distilled by Montebello, at 49,1%.
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