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The Famille Cabanne Lot 79 is a rare Cognac from the Bons Bois cru, bottled at natural cask strength. This lot, distilled in 1979 and bottled as "Lot 79", offers the unfiltered intensity of a brut de fût Cognac. With only 256 bottles produced, it is a limited edition release that speaks to the individuality of Bons Bois terroir. Read more about Famille Cabanne. If you loved the Famille Cabanne Lot 24 and Lot 58, you’re going to want to meet its incredible new Famille Cabanne release: the Lot 79 Bons Bois Cognac. Aged 46 years, this single barrel beauty delivers everything we admire: pristine & precise aromas, tremendous intensity, advanced age, and elegance—all without much fluff. And at this age, it's a rare Bons Bois find.
Presented at 62.5% ABV, the Lot 79 retains the full character of the eaux-de-vie as they rested in oak for decades. The result is a Cognac with both power and refinement, displaying fruit-driven aromatics complemented by depth and maturity. It represents an authentic glimpse into a single-cru expression of Bons Bois Cognac, rare to encounter at such natural strength.
The Lot 79 comes in the modern "Galaxy" 70cl bottle. Its sleek lines and tall profile highlight the deep amber Cognac inside. The label is clean and minimalistic, emphasizing the Famille Cabanne name, the cru, and the lot number. Limited to just 256 bottles, each carries an aura of exclusivity and collector appeal.
This Cognac is best enjoyed neat, allowing its full strength and complexity to be appreciated without dilution. For those who prefer to soften the intensity, a few drops of water can help open up additional layers of aroma and flavor. Suitable for contemplative sipping, it is a Cognac that rewards patience and attention.
We tried this bottle at our whisky tasting session, and it was a real treat! The aroma is lovely, and when you taste it, you'll immediately realise that this is something special. It's tricky for me to put into words how the flavours all blend together to make this amazing, multi-layered taste sensation....
Take note, it seems this 1979 baby spent its entire life in cask, most likely an ultra-refill one, in a hot and dry environment, judging by the astonishing bottling strength. And Bons Bois can be refreshingly unvarnished, so let’s not dally... Colour: golden amber. Nose: sacrebleu! My British friends...
Famille Cabanne is a Cognac and spirits producer based in Bourg-Charente, where the family has been established since 1810. Led today by Alexis Cabanne, the house combines vineyard ownership, professional distillation, ageing, blending and spirits distribution. With 72 hectares of vineyards, 15 Charentais stills and brands such as Richard Delisle, La Truffe and Famille Cabanne limited editions, the family offers Cognacs ranging from approachable VS and VSOP to rare single cask and vintage bottlings from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois.
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