Noël à Strasbourg
This accord captures the essence of hot wine on a cold winter day in a Christmas market. The opening blends sweet orange and Sichuan pepper, providing a simultaneous burst of freshness and sweetness. The metallic, spicy lift of Sichuan pepper, combined with the bright, warm spiciness of ginger, brings a realistic, lively quality to the hot wine impression.
To evoke the wine itself, ethanol is used as a solvent, complemented by ethyl caproate, which adds a subtle fermented fruity nuance reminiscent of real mulled wine. Additional spices like black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom essential oils are carefully incorporated, mimicking the traditional spice infusion during heating.
As the initial wave of wine settles, a roasted, nutty heart emerges, reminiscent of the scents lingering in Christmas market stalls. This is enhanced by nutty musks, including ambrette seed and fruity ambrettolide, providing depth and warmth. Hedione HC acts as a unifying element, lending a transparent, fresh floral veil, allowing the entire accord to sit harmoniously while maintaining a radiant, airy quality.
