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Dudognon VSOP Cognac
Recommended 83 /100
- Cognac age
- VSOP
- Growth area
- Grande Champagne
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Grape Varieties
- 10 % Montils, 90 % Ugni Blanc
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Reviews written: 13 (see reviews)
Average Score given: 89
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Ценитель и коллекционер коньяка. Автор блога - Cognac (чный) Маньяк. Эксперт и член жюри российских конкурсов по крепкому алкоголю.
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Cognac Dudognon VSOP Grande Champagne
Recommended 83 /100
The color is light straw, with no hint of colorant.
The aroma is not alcoholic or intense, but very fresh. Fresh sour fruits (apple, cherry plum, pear) harmoniously intertwine with yellow meadow flowers. Next comes freshly cut wood, herbal motifs (from freshly cut grass to dry wood) and a pleasant citrus bitterness. The finish is confectionery-like - vanilla, pastry, creamy notes and a hint of spice. There is something perfumed and medicinal about it; my wife said it resembles Baccarat perfume.
The taste is not alcoholic, as expected closer to dry (not quite, but still). The aroma repeats itself - sour fruits, plus grapes and citrus zest. Then there are floral and grassy notes and fresh wood. A little vanilla, spices, and again something reminiscent of a pharmacy.
The aftertaste is of medium length, surprisingly sweeter than the taste and aroma would suggest. Honey flowers, “sweet” citrus notes, fresh fruit and wood.
Summary. An interesting example of “natural” cognac, without coloring or sugar. Simple, but pleasant and unusual. It won't be to everyone's taste, but I recommend giving it a try.
Original review:
Цвет светло-соломенный, верится в отсутствие колера.
Аромат не спиртуозный, не интенсивный, очень свежий. Свежие кисловатые фрукты (яблоко, алыча, груша) гармонично переплетаются желтыми луговыми цветами-медоносами. Далее свежеструганная древесина, травяные мотивы (от свежескошенной травы до сухостоя) и приятная горечь цитрусовых. На финише аромат ходит в кондитерку - ваниль, сдоба, сливочные нотки и немного пряностей. Что-то есть парфюмерно-аптечное, жена сказала похоже на парфюм Baccarat.
Вкус не спиртуозный, ожидаемо ближе к сухому (не совсем, но все же). Повторение аромата - кислые фрукты, плюс виноград, цедра цитрусовых. Далее цветочно-травянистые нотки и свежая древесина. Немного ванили, пряностей и опять что-то аптечное.
Послевкусие среднее по продолжительности, на удивление более сладкое, если исходить из вкусоароматики. Цветы-медоносы, "сладкие" нотки цитрусовых, свежее фруктово-древесное.
Резюме. Интересный образец "натурального" коньяка, без колера и сахара. Простой, но приятный и необычный. Зайдет далеко не всем, но рекомендую попробовать.
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Tasting
Nose
What aromas do you get when you sniff the Cognac? Do you get hints of fruits or flowers - perhaps it's sweet? Is it intense or rather flat - and most importantly, is the nose coherent to taste and finish? The nose is the most important part when tasting Cognac.
21/25
What aromas do you get when you sniff the Cognac? Do you get hints of fruits or flowers - perhaps it's sweet? Is it intense or rather flat - and most importantly, is the nose coherent to taste and finish? The nose is the most important part when tasting Cognac.
Mouth
A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example. Take a tiny sip to prep your palate for the sensory experience to come. Take a second larger sip, and gently roll the cognac around, etting it come into contact with every corner of your mouth. Focus on the perceived textural sensations. Are the sensations round and rich or fresh and elegant? Is the overall mouthfeel intense, balanced, disjointed, or lacking presence? In short, how does the cognac feel in your mouth?
18/20
A small sip: Allow your taste buds in the various areas of your mouth to distinguish the different flavours. This part of cognac tasting is described as ‘the palate’. Don’t just swallow it down; allow the liquid to touch all the regions of the mouth. Doing this is necessary as the taste buds pick up contrasting flavours in the different areas of the mouth; on the tip of your tongue to the sides, for example. Take a tiny sip to prep your palate for the sensory experience to come. Take a second larger sip, and gently roll the cognac around, etting it come into contact with every corner of your mouth. Focus on the perceived textural sensations. Are the sensations round and rich or fresh and elegant? Is the overall mouthfeel intense, balanced, disjointed, or lacking presence? In short, how does the cognac feel in your mouth?
Taste
Quite simply, what do you taste as you gently roll the cognac around in your mouth? Pay close attention to any flavors of fruits, flowers, oak, and spices - or a complex combination of those elements. Are the flavors cohesive with the Nose and the Mouth, giving a sense of balance and complexity?
20/25
Quite simply, what do you taste as you gently roll the cognac around in your mouth? Pay close attention to any flavors of fruits, flowers, oak, and spices - or a complex combination of those elements. Are the flavors cohesive with the Nose and the Mouth, giving a sense of balance and complexity?
Finish
The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight 'punch' you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?
17/20
The ‘finish’ is the experience you get after you’ve swallowed the cognac. What flavours can you detect? Is it a flat or rough finish and rather sharp, or is it a slight 'punch' you like? How long does the finish last? Also think about overall balance: How does the finish compare to nose and taste?
Overall Impression
Consider the Nose, Mouth, Taste, and Finish simultaneously - the cognac as a whole. Is there cohesion between the four categories, or does the cognac shine in some areas and appear dull in others? Quite simply, is the memory from the tasting experience one that will last your lifetime; is the memory good but nothing extraordinary; or is the cognac’s impact entirely forgettable?
7/10
Consider the Nose, Mouth, Taste, and Finish simultaneously - the cognac as a whole. Is there cohesion between the four categories, or does the cognac shine in some areas and appear dull in others? Quite simply, is the memory from the tasting experience one that will last your lifetime; is the memory good but nothing extraordinary; or is the cognac’s impact entirely forgettable?
Total: 83/100
- 80-84: Recommended
- 85-89: Highly Recommended
- 90-95: Exceptional
- 96-100: Superlative
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