Taylor C.

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Puntuación media otorgada: 86

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Bio:

French wine, and the concept of terroir, captured my interest early on. Naturally, curiosity took me to spirits, in particular Cognac. Today I'm proud to be a member of the Cognac Expert team managing B2B projects, working on Cognac Expert Originals, and writing bottle reviews for the English Blog. I love to taste anything and everything - rum/rhum, whisky(ey), Armagnac, etc. - but no other spirit grabs my attention quite like Cognac, and all of its subtleties and nuance. Santé !

Brut de Fut Lot 96 Single Cask

Excepcional 90 /100

Eye: Deep amber. As I coat the glass walls, this seems to be the thickest and fullest of the bunch.

Nose: The chiseled fruits are back but now they are fatter, denser and seem to ooze out of the glass. I smell apricots, ripe melons, plums, and sweet candied citrus. Something about the nose carries with it a sweet sugary confectionery note, like walking in an artisanal candy store. Then, after about twenty minutes, an earthy spicy orange cologne perfume enters. What immediately flashed through my mind was Terre d’Hermes eau de toilette or eau de parfum. Now does this Cognac really smell like a Hermes perfume? I can’t be entirely sure since I’ve never smelled them side by side, but I keep telling myself there must be something there if that unique perfume smell entered my mind once this Cognac received adequate air. It’s highly aromatic; It’s a sultry and sexy nose.

Palate: The fatness on the nose immediately carries over into the mouth. This is the fullest and densest Cognac of the lot. Perhaps this big cushioned oozy texture comes at the expense of precision, but it’s just so fine to taste. So yes, I’m openly admitting this does not have the same precision and complete balance as the 1989 Grande Champagne. That being said, the aforementioned fruits are there in spades. Moreover, the fruit flavors are also accompanied by flavors of sugary sweets, precious woods and incense, and exotic perfumes. It all feels more exotic and oriental. As I swish the Cognac around in the mouth, my mouth literally waters. And this is what I find fascinating about this Cognac: how can such a fat oozy Cognac make my mouth water so much? I typically associate the mouth watering sensation with things that are acidic, like a fine riesling from Alsace or a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. But here the contrast between the beguiling aromas, the heft of the spirit, and the fresh thirst quenching nature get me excited. Fascinating!

Finish: The finish carries with it some force and heat. There is nothing rustic or edgy, thankfully. Remember, the force and heat is mainly felt on the first sip or two. By the time you’ve gotten past the first two sips, the palate is calibrated and the pleasure grows exponentially. The flavors linger long enough for me to get as much out of them as possible before moving on to the next sip. This is not the most complete Cognac of the group, nor is it the most accessible one of the tasting, but it is my favorite, whatever that’s worth.

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Sabor

Madera 7/10

Especias 7/10

Fruta 8/10

Flor 5/10

Diseño de botellas y envases 4/5

¿Dónde está el amor? Ordinario Bonito Precioso Un espectáculo digno de verse

Relación calidad-precio 5/5

Sobrevalorado Bajo Media Ganga Robar