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Carrere Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015
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
- Finish quite subtle
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How does Carrere Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015 taste?
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
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.
Agricole fans curious about unusual cider-cask finishes
Anyone wanting bold, classic dry agricole or heavy funk
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How is Carrere Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.4 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
23% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 22 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stefan Persson
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 Vincent D
Nez très agricole. Un boisé sensible domine une pomme assez discrète. C'est fruité et rond. Le nez se confirme en bouche. La pomme est présente mais assez fondue et discrète. Le pommeau étant très sucré, je m'attendais à beaucoup plus d'influence. C'est très bien équilibré. Le boisé est bien présent. Ainsi que des notes poivrées. Finale moyennement longue avec une petite touche saline. Très jolie découverte. Belle réussite !
Review by Jacques etdom
Nez très agricole. A l aveugle, je serais parti sur un bielle au vu des épices très similaires et un côté raisin sec. Un côté tarte tatin. La bouche est assez intense avec une belle profondeur. Ça me rappelle toujours bielle. Le finish est bien présent, mais pas à l excès, c est très bien fait. Alcool très bien intégré. Une finale tres longue avec une salinité agréable. Une belle reussite, alors Qu habituellement je ne suis pas fan d agricole.
Review by TheJackDrop
Wisky Live 2023, session dégustation rapide ! Un peu moins sympa que le Menhir.
Details about Carrere Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015
A rum from Guadeloupe, distilled by Carrere, at 49,1%.
Community purchases
48 bottles logged by 42 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What does Carrere Montebello LA RENCONTRE (Distillerie du Gorvello) 2015 cost?
Community paid 75–140 €.
Current best price: 127.93 € – within the typical community range.
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About the Carrere distillery
The Carrere distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Carrere have been reviewed 1,430 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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