An exceptional blend of reserve stocks of Grande Champagne Cognac, matured in old casks, distilled in the mid 1970s. It has a striking copper colour. On the nose there are delicate fragrances of spice, sesame seed, oak and baked pears, developing with more air into pineapple, light toffee, milk, and brown sugar. The palate is deep and viscous with moderately sweet notes of ripe pear, almond, oloroso sherry, orange peel, and leatherwood honey. The finish has hints of brown sugar with notes of vanilla and salt and great persistence. A stunning wine.
"Full soft and mouthfilling. An ever-changing interplay between chestnut, honey, raspberry, beeswax, peaches in heavy syrup, and dried apricot. The wood is crisp, spicy and well-balanced, and the finish has a lovely touch of crystallised fruit"
95 points. Wine & Spirit Magazine.
"Amber brown, with a nose mingling violets and prunes. Smooth and polished on the palate with hints of caramelised fruit and a fine, clear almost creamy finish." Nicholas Faith: [Decanter].
"The age alone- not too mention the smooth, seductive texture and the extraordinarily complex flavours of butterscotch and cream that linger for ages- makes the price of this magnificent cognac rather attractive."
Max Allen, the Australian 'Wish' magazine, April 2008.
"Quite deep amber colour, elegant nose with some oak, vanilla, brown sugar and nuts. The taste is distinct; smooth with hints of pistachio nuts and chocolate, long and mellow aftertaste." Andreas Larsson, March 2008. (Best Sommelier of the World, 2007).