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Fanny Fougerat Petite Cigüe VSOP Cognac
70 /100
- Alterskategorie
- VSOP
- Anbaugebiet
- Fins Bois
- Flaschengröße
- 700ml
- Alkoholgehalt
- 40%
Willie J.
Verfasste Rezensionen 47 (see reviews)
Durchschnittlich vergebener Wert: 83
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Taste without complexes
65 /100
According to the English text on the front label this is ‘a generous cognac to taste without complexes’. I’m not sure that’s exactly the meaning they were looking for, but it’s really good advice (maybe preconceptions is what was intended, but maybe not). The price point indicates relative youth and the colour indicates no added colouring. On top of that there’s a statement of no filtration. This is not the standard approach to cognac which piques my interest.
The nose is lemon citrusy in a way that I haven’t detected in cognac before, but there’s also grapefruit and gooseberry enveloped by a green leafiness. I find it reminiscent of spirits that have been matured in well used wood. Perhaps it’s not as young as the price might suggest. There are some spicy notes as well, but they are subdued. I find the nose to be subtle and not without charm.
Initial arrival on the palate is a bit disappointing though. There’s a sweet grapes hit, but otherwise not a lot going on and you have to roll it around a bit to get some other fruits and sparky spices. If you take a more generous mouthful it comes to life a lot more and offers more toffee sweetness.
The finish is also pretty restrained at first sip. There’s a gentle development of warm spices that grows over a minute or so, but no real complexity. Taking the larger measure once again brings rewards with the citrus driving the finish and bringing a vibrancy that’s not there with a sip.
I love the way FF go about their business. Putting the spirit in the bottle without adulteration seems very honest to me. That said I think colouring and sweetening would have swamped this particular effort to the detriment of the nose which is its best feature. But then I guess they are not looking for the mainstream cognac drinker and I can see this appealing to many that don’t arrive with complexes. It’s important to approach this in the right frame of mind. Don’t be overly analytical. Just slosh it into your glass and drink it heartily and it rewards in spades.
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Flavour
Tasting
Nose
What aromas do you get when you sniff the Cognac? Do you get hints of fruits or flowers - perhaps it's sweet? Is it intense or rather flat - and most importantly, is the nose coherent to taste and finish? The nose is the most important part when tasting Cognac.
16/25
What aromas do you get when you sniff the Cognac? Do you get hints of fruits or flowers - perhaps it's sweet? Is it intense or rather flat - and most importantly, is the nose coherent to taste and finish? The nose is the most important part when tasting Cognac.
Mouth
A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example. Take a tiny sip to prep your palate for the sensory experience to come. Take a second larger sip, and gently roll the cognac around, etting it come into contact with every corner of your mouth. Focus on the perceived textural sensations. Are the sensations round and rich or fresh and elegant? Is the overall mouthfeel intense, balanced, disjointed, or lacking presence? In short, how does the cognac feel in your mouth?
14/20
A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example. Take a tiny sip to prep your palate for the sensory experience to come. Take a second larger sip, and gently roll the cognac around, etting it come into contact with every corner of your mouth. Focus on the perceived textural sensations. Are the sensations round and rich or fresh and elegant? Is the overall mouthfeel intense, balanced, disjointed, or lacking presence? In short, how does the cognac feel in your mouth?
Geschmack
Quite simply, what do you taste as you gently roll the cognac around in your mouth? Pay close attention to any flavors of fruits, flowers, oak, and spices - or a complex combination of those elements. Are the flavors cohesive with the Nose and the Mouth, giving a sense of balance and complexity?
17/25
Quite simply, what do you taste as you gently roll the cognac around in your mouth? Pay close attention to any flavors of fruits, flowers, oak, and spices - or a complex combination of those elements. Are the flavors cohesive with the Nose and the Mouth, giving a sense of balance and complexity?
Fertig
The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight 'punch' you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?
12/20
The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight 'punch' you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?
Overall Impression
Consider the Nose, Mouth, Taste, and Finish simultaneously - the cognac as a whole. Is there cohesion between the four categories, or does the cognac shine in some areas and appear dull in others? Quite simply, is the memory from the tasting experience one that will last your lifetime; is the memory good but nothing extraordinary; or is the cognac’s impact entirely forgettable?
6/10
Consider the Nose, Mouth, Taste, and Finish simultaneously - the cognac as a whole. Is there cohesion between the four categories, or does the cognac shine in some areas and appear dull in others? Quite simply, is the memory from the tasting experience one that will last your lifetime; is the memory good but nothing extraordinary; or is the cognac’s impact entirely forgettable?
Total: 65/100
- 80-84: Recommended
- 85-89: Highly Recommended
- 90-95: Exceptional
- 96-100: Superlative