Wolfgang S.
Reviews written: 103
Average Score given: 86
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I have been blindtasting wine on a regular basis with a group of friends for mor than thirty years and got more and more fascinated by spirits during the last five years. After exploring r(h)ums and whisk(e)y I finally got into Armagnac and Cognac. I am happy to be able to continue this interesting journey.
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"Trésors de Famille" Le Cognac de Jean-Michel L.95 Grande Champagne
Tasted as part of the Tasting Set No.1: Deep amber with golden reflexes. Intense nose on dried oranges, orange peels, fine spices (nutmeg, fresh grounded pepper), mint and notes of warm pastry. The palate is fullbodied and mouthfilling on sweet, baked bananas glaced with honey in a lively comb...
Michel Forgeron Vieille Réserve Grande Champagne
Tasted from the Tasting Set No.1: Dark golden colour with copper reflexes. Fresh on the nose with citrus notes, green apples and some blond tobacco. The palate is a mix of spices and chocolate - nice intensity, but a little bit rustic. The aftertaste is medium on the same spicy and chocolaty ...
Chainier XO Grande Champagne
Tasted as a part of the Tasting Set No. 1: Decent nose with spicy (vanilla, white pepper) and fruity components mingled with some nice pastry notes. The palate is fresh, light and fruity, some vanilla again together with sweet fruits (pears, pineapples). The finish is short to medium on the sa...
Great Bon Bois - Lheraud 1967 GotA Cognac
Deep amber colour. The nose of this cognac is a complex mix of earthiness, fresh tree bark, leather, overripe plums and apricots and withering flowers on a cemetery in November. On the palate fresh and vibrant, mouthfilling, dark chocolate, sweetnes of dried fruits (plums, apricots), fresh spic...
Danis 1982 Vintage Armagnac
Deep amber colour. Dried dates, figs, chocolate, vanilla, a little bit of shoe polish and black pepper - quite complex nose. On the palate perfectly integrated, harmonious alcohol, dried raisins, figs and chocolate mixed with fresh menthol and pepper. The finish is of medium length at least, ...