Review list

Nose: Aromas very melted, cohesive - sum more than the parts Complex Spices Pepper Caramelized pears Naturally Sweet Nuts and hazelnut Opens up beautifully in the glass Palate: Rich, complex, deep Nutty Caramelized pears and apples (apple cinnamon apple sauce) Naturally sweet Fre...

Nose: Maturity on the nose Pepper Spices Spices pear compote Deep and complex Naturally sweet Rich miel de fleurs Palate: Balanced and complex 43% gives extra spine to Cognac - a good thing Pepper Nutty Miel de fleurs Stewed pear with spices (but not a spicy Cognac) Finish: Me...

Nose: Quite floral Acacia honey Sweet citrus (lemon custard) Grape fruit cup (with the juice/syrup) Vanilla and soft spices Fresh, just barely tiptoeing into mature aromas Palate: Fresh Natural sweetness and purity Floral Lemon confit Spice Balanced, massively drinkable Smooth (...

I recently revisited this Armagnac, which also gave me the opportunity to reflect on the visit to the domaine, where I was first introduced to this Hors d'Age Armagnac. The tasting image is from the Marcillac cellar - absolutely one of the most stunning cellars I've visited, Cognac and Armagnac c...

Nose: Mirabelle plums (easily France's greatest plum), other yellow plums, a splash of lemony citrus, ginger, miel de citronnier. With time in the glass a touch of vanilla enters the scene along with mushy banana puree. The fruitiness is immense, and it straddles the line between fresh fruit and ...