Jean Fillioux 1989 Cognac Grand Champg...
$265.93
Harvested and distilled in 1989, this Cognac was matured in French recent loose grain oak casks, in a cool damp cellar.ย
Clear and intense on the nose with marmalade, black tea, sandalwood, saffron, orange blossom.ย
Very rich and unctuous palate with dried fig, orange zest, pine tree and cloves completing this marvellous picture.ย
Long and lovely finish with persistent aromas of grilled almonds, prune and tobacco.
Jean Fillioux 16 years Grande Champagn...
$158.08
The Jean Fillioux 16 years old Grande Champagne Cognac is a stunning example of terroir, displaying delicate notes of peaches and plums alongside rich spices and cocoa. Only a limited number of 1,500 bottles have been released, making this a โmust-haveโ for any collector.ย
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Eye: Dark amber with copper reflections.ย
Nose: Refined and woody with perfumes of honey, dried fruits and peach.
Palate: Complex and lingering palate with delicious fruity notes of orange and ripe plum. Rich, generous flavours of tea leaves and cinnamon lead to a beautiful finish of dark chocolate.
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Renier Cognac XO 25 years Grande Champ...
$205.62
This XO Cognac over 25 years old comes from our property of Grande Champagne First Cru and was aged in the dampness of our cellars nearby the Charente River. Amber coloured and maintaining a perfect balance between the finesse of the alcohol, the fruity aromas and the wood taste from the oak cask. Here is an ideal compromise expressed through floral and spicy hints with a touch of strength, thus creating a very subtle harmony.
Grape variety Ugni Blanc: green grapes bringing structure and acidity, with naturally preserving qualities. These vineyards about 25-years old are situated around Gondeville. The clay and chalk soil is another advantage for the quality of these vines and the COGNAC to come.
Ingredients: First Cru Cognac, distilled water, possible traces of caramel, sugar and wood taste.
Distilled in our Charentais Still: Distillation of clear wine with the lees in order to foster the improvement of the coming old Cognac because it develops roundness and subtlety.
Grosperrin 'Cognac De Collection' 33 y...
$419.12
This rare โBorderies 33 yearsโ is actually much older than its guaranteed minimum age.ย This cognac comes from a smallholding in the Borderies, which was sold by its owner in 1980. This holding tfore no longer exists, and this was the last testimony. This cognac comes from a difficult, clayey and siliceous terroir, lands that the winegrowers qualify as โย ย friendshipย ย โ.ย The harvest was done by hand, and this cognac was distilled in a small 3 hectoliters still, heated with wood and charcoal.ย Aged on clay, in a cellar located below the road, only 188 litres remained in the small 350-litre barrel.
Amber colour. On the nose, a lovely expression of candied fruit, ginger and pastries, like a morning in a bakery.ย Some notes of undergrowth, refreshed by scents of white flowers, iris, daffodils, but also violet.ย On the palate, the attack is soft, very greedy, with a buttery side.ย The violet emerges, quickly complemented by spices, Sichuan pepper, candied ginger, then light notes of mushroom.ย Beautiful elegance, extended by an exceptional length for a cognac grading only 41 ยฐ 2.
Grosperrin 'Cognac De Collection' 1944...
$2,368.61
This cognac comes from the family property of the cognac merchant who sold it to us. It remained in the same family for 60 years, stored at its original location, a huge paved cellar, until we transferred it to government-controlled cellars in 1999. The owner's chateau was occupied by the German Wehrmacht and the archives dispersed at the end of the war, making it impossible to prove it dates back to before 1944. The end of the war brought with it widespread pillaging, both by occupying forces and local inhabitants This cognac's lightness and delicate aromas make it atypical for its cru. It, therefore, most certainly comes from a limestone soil. Surprising vitality yet softness and roundness, and an unforgettable prune palate. This is proof that even smaller crus can produce wonders!
Deep amber colour. The nose of very old Cognac, the finesse of rancio.ย On the palate, atypical in its vintage for its lightness and density.ย An astonishing vitality, all smooth and round as well as a prune mouthfeel that will stay in your memory for a long time.ย The "small wines" also have their wonders!
94/100,ย Livets Godaย (Sweden, 2008).
โย I have never tasted such an old Bons Bois before;ย there is a perfect resemblance to certain ports, but while still being able to deliver an almost unfathomable fruity freshnessย ย โ.ย Drink Spiritsย (USA), 2011.
Grosperrin 'Cognac De Collection' 1975...
$539.91
This vintage Cognac has been stored under State control since its distillation.ย This is a unique cask, originally from a small farm in the Tรขtre region, still in operation.ย
Old gold dress.ย Fruity nose, marked by perfumed notes of orange blossom, exotic wood, such as sandalwood, cedar.ย A certain minerality (wet limestone rock) emerges beyond these warm notes.ย In the mouth, a slightly fleeting attack testifies to the reduction, but the palate is rich in fruity notes.ย Spicy finish, a certain charm.
Grosperrin 1988 Fins Bois 45.2% 700ml
$294.58
Blend of two 1988 vintage Fins Bois Cognacs. One comes from a retired winegrower, located in the village of Ecoyeux, a few kilometres from the town of Saintes in Charente Maritime. He decided to allow part of his 1988 harvest to age by storing it under State control from March 6, 1989. The other Cognac, for about 1/3 of the cut, comes from a family of winegrowers still inactivity. from the Matha region.
Straw yellow colour. The quality of the wines distilled in 1988 was โhistoricโ.ย Very fine, fresh and quite nervous cognac.ย Lots of finesse and elegance.ย The palate is frank, with a lot of freshness and distinction.ย Rich, very fruity finish.
Grosperrin 'Cognac De Collection' 1992...
$191.58
This vintage Cognac comes from a small fruit farm situated in the area of Saintes, a few kilometers from the eponym city. Starting in 1971 with 10 hectares of apple tree, this farm owns now about 100 hectares of fruit trees, and only a few of hectares of vine. This hardy terroir, made of clay and loam, is not claiming to be the best for vine growing. However, a good culture of the vine, a fine distillation, and quality aging, make this cognac powerful and balanced, more and more sought after by the amateurs.
Young gold robe. In the nose, aromas of rumbaba, currants, and orange peel. Powerful, we can feel kind of a heaviness (Clay). One has to let the glass at the air, to experience more light and green notes like grape stalk, clove. Breath of salty air.In the mouth we find the nose, with a certain power at the beginning. The wood is well balanced. Very light dryness on final, because of recent water reduction (goes very quickly) . A beautiful delicacy, cognac easily accessible.
Frederic Mestreau Cognac XO No 28 Fine...
$244.95
The Frรฉdรฉric Mestreau XO No.28 Fine Champagne Cognac is an exemplary XO with its supple tannins, silky texture and smooth finish. It has spent over a decade masterfully maturing in Limousin oak casks. Containing Eaux-de-vie distilled using exclusively Ugni Blanc grapes, the blend brings together two crus, Petite and Grande Champagne, in order to produce a formidable Fine Champagne expression of pure excellence.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Mahogany with hints of gold.
Nose: Dried fruits, licorice and a touch of leather and mango.
Palate:ย Supple and silky on the palate, with notes of leather and dried fruits that lengthen into a long and satisfying finish.
Grosperrin No.14 Petit Champagne Cogna...
$3,251.61
We acquired this cognac from a merchant in 1999. The archives mention it under the name โPetite Champagne Parorโ and we were able to follow its history for a few years from 1918, when World War I ended.
Then the cognac disappears completely during the years of the German occupation. In 1946 however, it re-emerges and we can follow its history again. But, it disappears soon afterwards in the archives until the 1970s when it reappears againโฆ The cognac is mentioned in the archive from this date on under its original denomination.
We bought all the stock, 285 litres. It is one of our most precious treasures and for this reason, only available in very small quantities.
Grosperrin Cognac No 48 Borderies 46.8...
$1,075.51
This very old cognac comes from a family of notaries whoโve lived since 1794 near the small village of Saint-Sulpice de Cognac, in a beautiful 18th century home. T are traces of the family dating back to the French Revolution, when the Mayor of the village left an estate to his family. The property had vineyards planted on the most exceptional hillsides of the Borderies region. It is one of his descendants who produced this beautiful cognac, on the land that once belonged to his father, to his grandfather, and even to his great grandfatherโฆ And Guilhem bought this single cask from his great-great-grandson. These very ancient cognacs, of which only a few hectolitres are left, have been passed on for four generations, inherited each time by someone in the same family. The estate stopped producing cognac in 1981. It is at this date that the distillery closed and that the vines were sold to big neighbouring estates. The family heirs have accepted this and today take the greatest care in preserving this exceptional heritage which is sleeping in the cellars built centuries ago by their ancestors.
The colour is very amber. On the first nose, this cognac reveals discreet notes of violet (violet sweetsโฆ), of hyacinth and of tuber. These fragile and delicate notes are quickly covered by more powerful, almost spicy notes of dried flowers, leather, with pronounced rancio. On the palate, the attack is progressive; it is a testament to the great age of this cognac. The aromas of dried flowers, of old leather book covers and of spices immediately express themselves. The mouth is quickly seized by the spices and rancio, a token in itself of the authenticity of an old cognac. The finish is long, marked by a structured rancio along with notes of dried oranges and liquorice. An approachable cognac, despite being very โcompleteโ.
Grosperrin 'Cognac De Collection' No.7...
$504.33
This lot comes from the father of the winegrower who produces the Folle Blanche, in the region of St-Fort-Sur-Le-Nรฉ. This batch was distilled with wood and charcoal, in a 7-hectoliters still. Its rare taste qualities require me to offer it to you brut-de-tรปt, that is to say without any alcohol reduction.
Very amber colour. The nose is marked by lively and frank notes of ripe plums, mirabelle plum, leather, and black pepper (Kappad). The whole is very harmonious, and from the nose, the invitation to taste is strong. On the palate, the attack is powerful and immediately complex. It's an explosion of spicy and virile notes: nutmeg, cloves, black pepper. Quite a woody cognac, which gives it a dense and rich texture, with a chewiness worthy of red wine. Nice balance, alcohol does not burn, controlled astringency. The finish is marked by very long notes of blackcurrant.
Jean Fillioux 1994 Cognac Grande Champ...
$229.03
Harvested and distilled in 1994, this Cognac was matured in French recent loose grain oak casks, in a cool damp cellar. Sweet and soft on the nose, honey and lime tree flower, old Sauternes wine, ripe fruits, William pear, melon, and some floral and heady notes of wild rose. Supple and round palate with hints of caramelized apple tart, dried fruits. Long finish with aromas of licorice and light notes of mint coming through.
Lacourtoisie Bas Armagnac 1983 40% 700ml
$311.00
All Lacourtoisie Grand Bas Armagnac, have their stratospheric fame, and belong to almost all the cellars of Michelin 3 stars restaurants worldwide sharing the spot with Boingneres, Darroze, Ognoas, โฆ
Therefore they cannot be bothered with Emphatic Descriptions, Bloated Tasting Notes besides being 100% Baco grapes
Tasting note:
Made from 100% Baco grapes. Once beyond the varnishy/resiny/sappy opening sniffs, this yields delightful aromas of roasted nuts, dates, vanilla, pepper and sweet oak. A surprisingly soft, medium-bodied Armagnac framed by fine astringency, unfolding with flavours of oak shavings, prunes, raisins and orange zest and near-zero burn. The finish is oaky, moderately tannic with threads of vanilla and dates through the aftertaste.
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Lacourtoisie Bas Armagnac 1985 40% 700ml
$253.38
The 1985 vintage Armagnac from Lacourtoisie. All Lacourtoisie Grand Bas Armagnac, have their stratospheric fame, and belong to almost all the cellars of Michelin 3 stars restaurants worldwide sharing the spot with Boingneres, Darroze, Ognoas, โฆ Therefore they cannot be bothered with Emphatic Descriptions, Bloated Tasting Notes besides being 100% Baco grapes
Grosperrin โCognac De Collectionโ 1970...
$863.89
Grosperrin 1970 Grande Champagne 62% 700ml
This vintage Cognac comes from the stocks of a Parisian widow whose husband, who had brilliantly succeeded in the magistracy, was investing in Cognac for tax reasons. It was when the latter died that she learned that she was the owner of several Cognac barrels stored under State control.
Very amber colour. Spicy nose, notes of cloves, peppers, liquorice, bourbon vanilla. The palate is creamy, with tenacious notes of cocoa and vanilla. The notes of tobacco and roasting become intense with the opening. The finish shows a "hidden and very sweet power", slight acidity (due to the wood) but no astringency.
Grosperrin Cognac No.58 (1958) Fin Boi...
$697.21
This very rare Cognac comes from a joint possession which was established upon the death of the winegrower many years ago.ย This man, also a country broker, used to keep track of the oldest cognacs he sold.ย It was from his son that Jean bought this cognac, in 1999.
Since then, this unique cask has remained stored in our cellars.ย Because of its high quality, it had been isolated without any particular purpose having been defined.ย It was only in 2017 that bottling was carried out for our collection.
TASTING NOTES
Very amber color.ย On the nose, this cognac affirms its great age with tertiary notes, spices, white pepper, autumn undergrowth, humus, and a pronounced rancio.ย Bearing, it also emerges a certain lightness of these aromas, thanks to notes of jasmine, tubers, candied fruit.ย On the palate, the attack is sweet, greedy, little tannic, with an elegant rancid flavor.ย The vintage, the Fins Bois, makes this fine cognac, not very powerful in amount, certainly, but very balanced, and accessible in the mouth.
Grosperrin Cognac Fins Bois Organic 20...
$219.83
This very rare cognac comes from a small farm located in a village close to Courbillac, Herpรจs. This producer works for other distilleries to supplement his income, and he is recognized as an expert of an ancient distillation practice called โmรฉthode grasseโ, which gives richness and density to the โeau-de-vieโ, increasing substantially the positive effects of ageing. We buy the entire harvest, entirely composed of the Folle.
Blanche grape variety is then vinified and distilled on the estate, before starting its ageing process in our cellars. The Folle Blanche is a grape variety that originates from the region, long before the Phylloxera crisis. It has since become very rare (around 1% of vineyards in the region) because of its sensitivity to Botrytis. This cognac was slowly reduced after the distillation while in specific casks to fully reveal the beneficial effects of this ancient distillation method.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, notes of ripe grapes, and apricot, old Sauternes. Cinnamon, candied fruits and pineapple roasted nose. Tender, tasty on the palate, itโs possible to feel the greasy notes coming from this distillation process. A little compoteย side could be due to the fact that the percentage of โsecondโ is important. Very smooth though, spicy finish; seems to be older than in reality. A nice Fins Bois, very rare.
Grosperrin 1992 Bons Bois Cognac 51.5%...
$162.56
This vintage Cognac comes from a fruit farm located in Saintonge.ย Having started in 1971 with 10 hectares of apple trees, this farm now has some 100 hectares of fruit trees and only a few hectares of vines.ย This rustic terroir, made up of clays and marls, is reputed not to be suitable for viticulture.ย However, good management of the vines, careful distillation and quality aging manage to give these Cognacs a distinctive, powerful and balanced character, more and more sought after by amateurs.ย Tasting Notes:ย Golden colour. On the nose, sweet aromas of rum baba, currants and orange peels.ย You have to let the glass air out to perceive more airy and vegetal notes, such as grapes and cloves.ย Beautiful puffs of salty air that make you salivate. In the mouth, a power contained in the attack.ย Thanks to a very slow reduction, the mouth became oily, the reduction does not feel.
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