I picked up this bottling throughout my current journey to Cognac, because it’s usually an Asia-only unique that I’d by no means even heard of earlier than. (You may observe it down stateside should you strive, although.) A mix of 70% Grande Champagne and 30% Petite Champagne eaux de vie, getting older extends for to as much as 20 years.
All informed, it’s a mushy, approachable, and somewhat versatile Cognac. The nostril is traditional, showcasing brilliant and contemporary linens, lavender, and only a bit oaky, its softer, grape-driven parts giving strategy to the barrel’s calmly charred hand. The extra savory parts develop in prominence with time in glass, however the brandy by no means loses its calmly floral charms.
The palate sees a stronger physique than anticipated, gently candy and fruity, with notes of golden raisins, baked apple, and a few citrus within the combine. Once more there’s a floral factor — jasmine-like right here — earlier than a end pushed by semi-sweet chocolate, studded with juicy raisins and a few toasted walnuts, comes extra into focus. This isn’t precisely a wild trip from level A to level B, nevertheless it’s a stunning and quaffable journey all the identical that invitations repeated visits.
And, I might assume, good for the membership.
80 proof.
A- / $100 (700ml) / remymartin.com
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