Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Pastis Henri Bardouin 45% (Gift Box) 700ml frank-phelan On the palate the wine

On the palate the wine is intense

Just long enough to add a few layers of savoury and spice complexity to those classic cranberry cherry and plum fruit flavours

which is featured prominently on the label

turns out Olivier Leflaive can make a pretty bloody solid Pinot too

dominated by wood and spices

Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Pastis Henri Bardouin 45% (Gift Box) 700ml frank-phelan On the palate the wineHenri Bardouin Pastis is considered by many to be one of the finest exrpressions of Grand Cru Pastis produced in France today. Traditional and modern techniques see over 50 plants, herbs and spices, sourced mostly from Provence, combined and distilled to create a liqueur of great complexity and balance. Best served with a good measure of chilled, filtered water (1 to 7 recommended) to create a refreshing, aromatic drink. Add grenadine for a "tomate",