Rested in a cellar for 30 years before it was bottled, the new L’ESSENTIEL by Vallein Tercinier is truly a Cognac to savor. Set time aside to gather with your loved ones and enjoy the moment: this is a time to ralentir, réfléchir, réunir – slow down, reflect and reconnect with those closest to us.
In the same way that a good cellar master never rushes perfection, the people in rural France never rush everyday life. As harvest approaches, it’s the perfect time to enjoy good company, food and drink – and of course, those lasting rays of the late summer sun.
Since 1850, the Vallein Tercinier family has been creating outstanding Cognac and wine in the Saintonge region. When a cask is filled and put away in their cellars, it’s not unlikely that the contents inside will not be enjoyed by the person who made it; leaving a heritage for the next generation is simply part of life.
For L’ESSENTIEL, they have bottled a unique Très Vieux Cognac, matured for three decades and presented at a cask strength of 44.5%. The Lot 90 has been crafted from grapes harvested in the often-underrated Bons Bois region, delivering outstanding tropical fruit notes and unrivalled smoothness. Known for its heavy clay soils and maritime influence, the Bons Bois creates distinct eaux-de-vie that retain a lively freshness and a true grape character even after extended maturation.
Just as the Vallein Tercinier family readily invites visitors to their cottage in Chermignac, they invite you to enjoy this L’ESSENTIEL edition.
By purchasing L’ESSENTIEL, you’ll be supporting the Cognac producer directly, and helping to maintain their livelihood. The bottle will be shipped directly from their cellar to your door. At Cognac Expert, we believe in supporting local Cognac makers and farming families, constantly exchanging ideas with our neighbors. After all, without them, we wouldn’t be here.
Only a very small quantity of 70 bottles will be produced for this edition, available exclusively at Cognac-Expert.com. As with all great things, they come to those who wait that little bit longer. So please be aware there might be a small delay in delivery at this moment in time.
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