Final weekend Malternative Belgium opened a cognac expertise: a tasting room and cognac store in Hasselt. For this event they launched a brand new cognac bottling nicknamed La Boutique.
For the primary time Pieter can’t disclose the producer, however the label does point out it’s a well-known home. We additionally know it’s a Lot 69 made with grapes from Petite Champagne.
Cognac Lot 69 ‘La Boutique’ – Petite Champagne (45,2%, Malternative Belgium 2022, 148 btl.)
Nostril: a lot of apricots at first, then mango, juicy yellow plums, quinces and a truckload of contemporary orange juice. The brightness of pink grapefruit as nicely. That is fruit juice! Actually shiny with heady hints of mint and white flowers. Gentle vanilla cake / biscuits after some time.
Mouth: begins with loads of floral notes once more. Oranges keep robust, with tangerines, mirabelles and lime, but it surely makes a much less fruity impression than the nostril prompt. Later additionally clove and caraway seeds, menthol and hints of pinewood. Delicate hints of tobacco leaves and later additionally a touch of chocolate because it fades away.
End: fairly lengthy, on fruit tea, orange flowers and oak spice.
Utter freshness with pretty fruits on the nostril and a shiny rancio profile on the palate. Nice choice once more – congratulations on the boutique, Pieter! Accessible as we speak from the Malternative webshop.
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