This small batch is a cognac produced by Vallein Tercinier, the family distillery at Domaine des Forges in Chermignac. It has been bottled without cold filtration.
It is a blend of fine 25-year-old wood and good 15-year-old wood.
Tasting notes from Thomas
The nose has an undeniable springtime character. A skilful blend of orchard and fresh herbs seems to emerge. First, we detect vine peaches, a few apples sprinkled with sugar and a hint of the exotic (banana, persimmon). The whole is bathed in a soothing honeyed atmosphere. But it's not all about roundness and greed. In fact, a procession of plants (linden, chamomile, dandelion, pansies) takes us from fruit trees to small shoots of vegetation.
Aeration makes it lighter, even airy. It evokes fragrant herbal teas mingling with fruits that become increasingly mellow, less exotic and more apple and peach. There are also hints of patchouli and acacia.
The palate is both dense and ample, echoing the theme developed on the nose. The sweetness of honey and fruit (mango, peach, apple) is quickly joined by lime blossom, chamomile, dandelion, iris and geranium. We then discover a hint of caramel, well-infused green tea and a hint of walnut. A lovely orange note emerges powerfully on the second half of the palate.
The finish is long and persistent, with peach and orange dominating. Finally, spices (nutmeg, white pepper) and well-infused green tea bring a new contrast to the flower-fruit duo.
" A cognac thatadds frank floral notes to its crisp fruit...".
TA
Lovely stuff