First class

Väga soovitatav 89 /100

I had the pleasure of tasting this rare bottle project while travelling. Prunier are a well respected house and this is a testament to their reputation. Truly a piece of art Cognac not a mass produced gimmick. It seems that the idea behind this is just to make great cognac, not to make an age statement.

It's highly alcoholic so the nose is a little strong at first but it opens up very quickly and you must be careful not to forget this is 50%+. It's the type of Cognac that you would inhale through your nose if you could as the nutty and floral aromas are amazing. Its surprisingly delicate given it the alcohol content but unsurprising given the age and blend history.

On the palate, once again the complexity keeps the mouth adventuring the whole time while being coherent and structured at the same time. Its not overpowering in anyway and has lots of differing clean but delicate notes. It opens up more and more so don't hesitate to let the glass sit. The best glasses I had were after it had sat for little bit. Definitely a drink to sit and ponder with. It becomes less nutty and more complex as it sits.

Make no mistake this is a serious Cognac for a serious drinker. Even at it's price point, it is very, very good and worth a try for that special occasion.