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- Sophisticated aroma profile
- Rich, balanced flavor
- High-quality presentation
The Cuvée L‘Essentiel, from the Saint James distillery in Martinique, is a sophisticated rum distilled from sugar cane juice using a column still and aged for 12 years. It exhibits a woody aroma with undertones of cherry, mocha, and toasted notes, and a complex flavor profile marked by dark chocolate, pepper, cinnamon, and a balanced finish. Users liken the rum's profile to a blend of vintages from 1998, 2000, and 2003, aged in bourbon casks. While lauded for its refined profile and execution, some find its price slightly prohibitive. Overall, it is a celebrated offering in the rhum agricole category, known for its depth and quality presentation.
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The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 3,960 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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"This is an exceptional Rhum from Saint James. It’s a blend of the vintages of 1998, 2000 and 2003 all of them aged for over 12 years in small bourbon casks. I can really recommend it, even though the average price is a little high at around €180."
"Dans le même contexte que la cuvée Quintessence, cette cuvée L’Essentiel peut laisser perplexe à la vue de la bouteille. Le nez est vif, fruité (pruneau, cerise, eau de vie de fruits), assez boisé et chocolaté. Les arômes d’épices, de toast et de canne à sucre fondent bien au jus. Un nez sec, rond et agréable. L’attaque en bouche est maîtrisée. Les épices (cannelle, poivre, vanille) et le bois prennent le dessus, suivis des fruits secs (pruneau), des noix, du chocolat et de la canne à sucre. L’ensemble est rond et gouleyant, mais il aurait été plus intéressant avec quelques degrés supplémentaires. La finale est très sombre et sèche, avec le bois, les fruits secs, les noix torréfiées, les épices, le cuir et les tanins. Un bon Saint James sur le papier, mais si classique qu’il ne surprendra personne. Le syndrome de la jolie carafe frappe encore, car le jus ne vaut pas le prix payé, malgré des qualités indéniables."
"I also sampled this rum at the Rum Regatta in Flensburg and a bottle ended up in my shopping bag. I really like the rums from Saint James, so I wasn't surprised by the quality of this one. The nose is fruity and woody with spices, chocolate and light coffee. The palate is well balanced and complex with wood, lots of fruits, spices and chocolate. I can't decide if its warm or peppery. The finish is medium long with roasted wood, spices and dried fruit. Try to leave the empty glass for a few hours and then whif it. F"
"Very good but lacks a little pep."