Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte 2014
Most praise its fresh yellow fruits, floral-herbal nose and sharp agricole character. Critics find it thin, with off-notes or a grappa feel. Consensus: atypical, dry, rewarding but polarizing.
At first, I felt a light pastry framework and clear notes of melon. Then with aeration, a slight leather, marked notes of wood and camphor appear, and while the cognac cask is discreet, some exotic fruit notes hide among the tannins. On the palate, there is pep and a nice acidity. Nectarine, clementine, I really like it! It's quite direct, as expected from an agricole, but pleasant, and the influence of the cognac cask grows in intensity. Fruit pits and some light spices gradually settle in. The finish, of medium length, oscillates between a surprising candy sugar (rather typical of molasses), yellow fruits, pepper, and a woodiness that is present without being overwhelming. Patience is needed to let the indulgence of the cognac settle in.Read more
Curious agricole fans and Savanna enthusiasts who enjoy high-ABV, dry, floral and yellow-fruit profiles with a cognac twist and don’t mind a slightly austere mouthfeel.
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How does Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte 2014 taste?
Fresh, floral, agricole – but quite polarizing
If you already enjoy Savanna agricoles or dry, high-strength French-style rums, this pushes those traits in a fresh, floral, ex-cognac direction that rewards patience and plenty of air.
Beginners, those sensitive to 60%+ ABV, and drinkers wanting rich sweetness or classic molasses notes instead of dry, floral, slightly grappa-like agricole character.
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At first, I felt a light pastry framework and clear notes of melon. Then with aeration, a slight leather, marked notes of wood and camphor appear, and while the cognac cask is discreet, some exotic fruit notes hide among the tannins. On the palate, there is pep and a nice acidity. Nectarine, clementine, I really like it! It's quite direct, as expected from an agricole, but pleasant, and the influence of the cognac cask grows in intensity. Fruit pits and some light spices gradually settle in. The finish, of medium length, oscillates between a surprising candy sugar (rather typical of molasses), yellow fruits, pepper, and a woodiness that is present without being overwhelming. Patience is needed to let the indulgence of the cognac settle in.
Auto-translated#6364 18.02.2026 Relaxing with some samples after a slow day at work and a good afternoon on the bike. This is a very nice release with a fruity and floral profile. The floral notes are close to being perfume like notes. Well balanced with some light rubber and mint.
Missing notes of cable/plastic/electro. Hardly drinkable.
Auto-translatedTasting of a 2cl sample. 👃 A moment of remembrance: as soon as I pour the sample into my glass, I smell a floral perfume that reminds me of the toilets at my grandparents' house. Little sachets and still life of dried flowers, flower smoke. I've had these aromas in Folle Blanche Armagnacs aged for at least 20 years. It fades with time. Then, sweet spices, a light woodiness tinged with leather, the impression of smelling the earth in my hands. Fruit takes over, with melon, yellow fruit, mirabelle plum, raisins (gros manseng variety) and even a hint of exotic fruit with "starfruit". The nose ends with fleeting herbaceous notes of green olives and tiger balm. Very good integration of alcohol in the service of an atypical, refreshing fruit profile. 😋 A variety of fruits (melon, tangerine, carambola, pineapple, yellow kiwi) in the form of tangy tutti frutti candy. Spices including cardamom, always this floral and smoky perfume, iodine (yet the canes are not so close to the edge of the Indian Ocean in my memory), camphor, green olives, a light, melted and dry woodiness. The palate echoes the nose. A mention for the integration of ABV. ⛳ Medium-length, warm, dry, slightly bitter. Combination of yellow fruit, sugarcane and iodine. Peppery oak, smoky floral aspect with some raisins. 💡 I'm amazed by the other first tasting notes. This Savanna is a very good agricole, atypical, fresh, with a real identity.
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