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The Hermitage 50 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac is an extraordinary spirit that has been carefully aged for over half a century in the damp cellars of Grande Champagne, renowned as the top cru of Cognac. Originally bottled as a 45-year-old, this Cognac has continued to evolve in cask, gaining additional maturity, complexity, and depth over the years. Awarded the Cognac Trophy and Gold Outstanding Award at IWSC 2021, it is celebrated for its remarkable balance of rich flavors and sophisticated dryness.
The nose opens with warm, nostalgic aromas of fruit cake, sultanas, and Victoria plums, layered with a deep rancio that evokes old leather and aged wood. On the palate, an immediate burst of fruit cake flavor is complemented by tangy notes of mangosteen and subtle hints of crab apple, interwoven with the richness of dark chocolate, orange zest, and porcini mushrooms. Each sip offers a complex and refined experience that is further enhanced by the Cognac’s supremely dry and spicy finish.
Pure ugni blanc this time. Not too sure when this was bottled, what's more I've seen it at various strengths. Age-statement cognacs are pretty uncommon anyway. Colour: amber. Nose: ueber-classic perfect old cognac, with more rancio, stewed fruits, honeys and whatnot. I'm finding this nose extraordinary, to think that you'd have to shell out twenty times more money to find a similarly aged whisky that, besides, won't be as fresh. A feeling of old Yquem, apricots, broom, vetiver, ylang-ylang, damp earth, dried figs, Jaffa cakes, heather honey, and prunes!
Love prunes in my brandies, when in moderation. Mouth: yes. Pink grapefruits, raisins, tobacco, cinnamon rolls, touches of pecans, yellow peaches, fir liqueur, verbena (Verveine du Velay), aniseed, dill… There are some green tannins in the background (over-infused green tea), but they would behave, thank you. Finish: rather long, a tad drying and slightly too grassy, perhaps, but remember this is 50 yo. Mint, lemon marmalade and just a touch of cardboard in the aftertaste. Comments: the empty glass would let you believe you've just had an old Sauternes.
SGP:551 - 90 points.
The Hermitage 50 Year Old is elegantly presented in a timeless bottle, encased in a luxurious red presentation box. Its refined packaging makes it a fitting tribute to the Cognac’s exceptional quality and age, ideal for collectors and special occasions.
Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass to fully appreciate its complex aromas and rich flavors. Allow it to breathe for a few minutes before tasting to unlock the depth and layers of this distinguished Cognac. Perfect for savoring slowly on special occasions, the Hermitage 50 Year Old is a true masterpiece for connoisseurs.
Hermitage Cognac is a Cognac brand dedicated to sourcing and offering some of the rarest and most authentic Cognacs from the Grande Champagne region of France. Founded in 1990 by David Baker, a passionate enthusiast of fine spirits, the company focuses on unblended, single-estate Cognacs that have been meticulously aged. Their mission is to provide collectors and lovers of Cognacs with genuine products that stand out in both quality and character - and impeccable traceability.
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