Wolfgang S.
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I have been blindtasting wine on a regular basis with a group of friends for mor than thirty years and got more and more fascinated by spirits during the last five years. After exploring r(h)ums and whisk(e)y I finally got into Armagnac and Cognac. I am happy to be able to continue this interesting journey.
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Grateaud XO Borderies
Beautiful shiny amber with copper reflexes. The nose of the cognac is quite mature and inviting on sweet, ripe pears, warm spicy notes (pepper, cinnamon), but there is also a fine scent of floral honey. On the palate the alcohol is nicely integrated with sweet fruit notes (dried apricots and ...
A very nice XO from Lavenat
The colour is a beautiful shiny copper. On the nose baked apples, cacao together with fine spices and rancio (dried mushrooms). On the palate the cognac is mature, but also fresh on orchard fruits, dried fruits and chocolate with a lively acidity. The finish is medium to long on roasted nuts a...
A delicious cognac - Fanny Fougerat SIR Type 72 Petite Champagne
Deep golden colour. Complex, delicate nose with surprising freshness for a cognac of this age. Fresh cut grass, fragrant herbs, green apples, oranges, citrus peels, waxy and maritime notes. On the palate mouthfilling, refreshing and fruity on juicy oranges, quinces, green mangos but also fine f...
Dolmen de Pierre Folle Réserve Cognac - a positive surprise
The colour of this cognac is amber with orange reflexes. Interesting nose on dried prunes, fine spices (cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon), leather and wood notes. The palate is well balanced with the chosen alcohol level and the added sugar; there is a mix of leather, toffee, earth, coffee beans and dr...
Fine Bons Bois - Chollet Hors d´Age Cognac
Beautiful dark golden colour with reflexes of polished copper. On the nose this cognac is developing quite well after opening the bottle and shows notes of dried figs, dates and raisins together with dried mushrooms and dark spices. Fine sweetness of dried fruits (dates and figs again) and hone...