Wolfgang S.
Reviews written: 133
Average Score given: 86
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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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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...
Lassalle Baqué 1992 Brut de Fût Armagnac - an amazing step-up from the regular 1992
Amber with golden reflexes. A rich and opulent nose on spices, wood and sweet dried fruits (figs, apricots, dates). Tasted H2H with the regular 1992 a nice step-up of intensity and complexity. Also on the palate the Brut de Fût shows more intensity and sweetness compared to the regular 1992 an...
Lassalle Baqué 1992 Vintage Armagnac
Amber colour with orange reflexes. Opulent nose on dried stone fruits, dried oranges, liquorice, dried leaves and fine wood. Oily and mouthfilling on the palate, sweet plums and apricots, figs, baked apples, pastry notes and spices. The finish is medium to long on dried fruits and spices.