Choose a transparent bell-shaped glass. Start by looking at the Benedictine under a strong non-fluorescent light, if possible, against a plain background. Hold the glass by the stem and tip it backwards 45° so that you can see the colour better.             Swill the liquid round and round in the   glass. Place your nose over the top and   smell. Then swill the drink around again   and breathe more deeply the second   time.             Pick out the flavours as you move the Benedictine gently around your mouth. Benedictine has a mellow flavour: you cannot taste tannins or acidity, it is smooth. Next comes a certain warm vivacity, which gives the drink a certain roundness. Having enjoyed the initial flavours of Benedictine, it is time to turn to the after taste it leaves in the mouth.       * Découverte réalisée avec la complicité de Sylvain BRANGER, sommelier de Normandie.