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Pierre Croizet Extra Cognac

Recommended 82 /100
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Cognac age
Extra

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Growth area
Fins Bois

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Bottle size
700ml
ABV
40%
Brand
Pierre Croizet Cognac

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Eye: Deep amber.

Nose: Sweet and complex, featuring dried orange peel, plump grapes and grilled figs drizzled with olive oil.

Taste: Excellent roundness on the palate. Agreeable notes of tannins with a smoothness marked by hints of walnuts and dried fruits.

Awards

  • Spirits Sélection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - 2016 - Gold

Growth area & soil: Fins Bois

Fins Bois

Fins Bois

Description

An Indulgent Fins Bois Expression: Pierre Croizet Extra Cognac

Presented in an elegant crystal decanter, Pierre Croizet Extra Cognac has been aged a minimum of ten years, but the blend is more accomplished than that of an XO or a Napoleon Cognac. It has been made with grapes sourced from the rather underrated Fins Bois region, where the Pierre Croizet Cognac estate spans some 30 hectares. This growing area is covered by clay and chalk soils known as groies, similar to the Champagne regions but with a different composition. The heavy soil is around 60% clay, known for producing round, supple eaux-de-vie that age fairly quickly, but also maintain a fresh and fruity aroma.

The Croizet family have always passed down knowledge from father and mother to daughter and son, keeping their skills a closely guarded secret. With a fighting spirit to survive, they have overcome many challenges over the years - not least the Phylloxera epidemic of the 1870s, when Amelina Croizet was pivotal in ensuring that the family’s vineyards survived. Over the years, one thing that has remained constant has been to keep the traditional methods firmly in mind, whilst also advancing the Cognac making process.

Today, the family company is in the hands of Leopold Croizet, the latest in a long line of grape growers. Passionate about expanding further, he has acquired further vineyards stretching beyond the Fins Bois region into Petite Champagne - creating potential for a whole new range of eaux-de-vie with a wider appeal. Regardless of where they harvest their grapes, however, Pierre Croizet Cognac only use organic fertilizers on their land, keeping firmly to the traditional methods of their ancestors.

Presentation of the Bottle

With its elegant curves, the decanter is certain to impress anyone who has the chance to hold it. The impeccable design certainly draws the eyes, flowing seamlessly from a wide base, up to the neck - wrapped in gold cord - and an oversized crystal stopper. Instead of a label affixed to the bottle, the designer has opted to suspend a tag on the gold cord, adding just another hint of luxury.

How to Enjoy Pierre Croizet Extra Cognac

This Cognac is best enjoyed as a digestif served in tulip glasses, or in a snifter glass for those who are looking for a more traditional tasting.

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Recommended 82 /100
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About Pierre Croizet Cognac

Consisting of 30 hectares of vineyards around a typical Charentaise farm, the Maison Pierre Croizet extends over time. The Cognac house is in the heart of the village, Lantin, near Jarnac. It is a privileged terroir of the Fins Bois cru which benefits from the clay-limestone limits of the Champagne lands.

The entire production is dedicated to the manufacture of cognacs and pineau des Charentes. This family Cognac house of 9 generations has been conducting its vineyard in organic farming for over 20 years. Léopold has been at the head of the property since 2001, he decided to put forward the deep values that have been transmitted to him: "making a quality cognac starts with a reflection on the environment and on time". For him, the future lies in the preservation of his heritage and the deep conviction that the notion of "good farming sense" must regain its place in the work of the land.

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