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La Distillerie Generale Vintage 1979 Grande Champagne Cognac

Exceptional 94 /100

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Cognac age
Vintage
Growth area
Grande Champagne
Bottle size
350ml
ABV
50%

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Reviews written: 71 (see reviews)

Average Score given: 93

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Experience the art of the masters

Exceptional 94 /100
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When I showed this bottle of cognac to the Martell representative in Greater China, he was amazed that she hadn't seen anything like it from their company.
We opened the bottle of cognac together to try it on a cold evening. Opening the cap, the nose first caught a strong aroma of aged walnuts and almonds, poured out a golden-copper liquid, and then emerged aromas of chocolate and candied fruits, a very pleasant sensation.
After everyone had taken a sip of the cognac, the palate was powerful and well-structured, with crisp notes of dates, figs and cassis. A very full-bodied, good cognac.
The liquor is very persistent on the finish from the tongue, mouth and after the throat.
A master mixer, thanks to the cognac expert for a pleasant evening, thank you!

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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.

23/25

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?

19/20

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?

23/25

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?

19/20

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?

10/10

Total: 94/100

  • 80-84: Recommended
  • 85-89: Highly Recommended
  • 90-95: Exceptional
  • 96-100: Superlative
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