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 Jean Lenoir, a significant and enthusiastic wine-persona from Bourgogne, created in 1980 the Rolls-Royce of aroma sets. Over the years the kit grew in size and now the main faults of wine are released separately.

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 Many artists have depicted the nose and its sensational joys. Here two examples from Henri Martin’s well-known series on uncorking and tasting a wine;Sentir le Bouchon(left) and Plaisir de Nez(right).

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 Le Nez du Vin (the nose of wine) provides a simple way of learning and memorising odours. A skill necessary for appreciating, commentating and assessing wines. Learn, indulge and let the wines sing to you; revealing their layers and complexities.. It is truly here the real pleasures begin!

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 The set include descriptions for each aroma and on the back of these a list of famous wines, districts and grape varieties associated with these.

 Also include a booklet contenting of much more; describing e.g. the science and molecules affiliated with aromas, and your sensory impressions of these.

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 54 aromas captured in aesthetic small glass containers similar to the ones a Parfumeur uses. A serious piece of wine-gear; helping you to move forward in your search of the genie in the bottle.

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 Notting Hill Brasserie in London has dedicated a whole wall in their Champagne Bar to “nose art”. A fine tribute to the life enriching sense of smell.