Clément's Très Vieux Rhum Cuvée Homère is a tribute to the distillery's founder, and is made from the finest casks in the cellar. This aged rum is a perfect illustration of the tradition and expertise of Maison Clément. It is characterized by great complexity and remarkable aromatic intensity.
In 2011 and 2012, Clément Très Vieux Rhum Cuvée Homère won the gold medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Nico's tasting notes
This rum's nose is very much focused on cane. Some exotic fruit and floral notes accompany it with finesse. Pepper joins them for a resolutely agricultural profile. Depth and thickness are enhanced by dried apricots with caramelized sugar. A vegetal edge and a touch of varnish hold the rum back, however, as if not to let it sink. There's a lot of subtle stuff going on in this seemingly classic setting. The nose is very well balanced: the fairly intense fruitiness (mangoes) is contained by a velvety veil (cinnamon) and leather. It's like an exotic orchard with a cinnamon breeze.
When the glass is shaken, the fruit explodes. It's bursting open, showing its pulp. Yet the rum remains classy and brilliant. Dried fruit, licorice and ripe, cooked banana maintain the consistency and intensity of the nose.
The palate is quite intense, highlighting a peppery cane. Waxed wood and licorice stick juice are powerful. The fruit predicted on the nose couldn't miss the appointment, but it's less exotic than expected. Instead, apricot (fresh then dry), white peach and pear appear. The palate is rather drying, and the power is quickly cut off.
The finish is fairly classic, with toasty wood and caramel.
