Tasting notes: Pale colour, a nose dominated by fruits, wood. A lot of flower. On the palate it's a rather elegant VS.
Leyrat Aged 6 Years Cognac
- Cognac age
- VSOP
- Growth area
- Fins Bois
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Cognac age
- VSOP
- Growth area
- Fins Bois
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
Tasting review
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Description
Leyrat Aged 6 Years Cognac is a Fins Bois brandy, from the family of Abecassis. Anticipating that XO Cognacs must be at least 10 years old soon, we classify this cognac as a VSOP. It is well between VSOP and XO.
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About Leyrat Cognac
Cognac Leyrat is part of the 250 hectare estate owned by Francis and Elodie Abecassis. They also own the brands Cognac Le Reviseur and Cognac ABK6. As with the rest of the company’s range, Cognac Leyrat is produced from the fruits of a single estate. These eaux-de-vie are then aged and blended into a full range of cognacs, from a VS right through to their flagship product Leyrat Glory, which is a minimum of 40 years of age.
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Other Leyrat Cognac bottles
Tasting review:
Eye: Warm, deep, old gold color
Nose: Remarkable floral freshness with leafy undertones, yielding to fine spices - notable cinnamon & pronounced aromas of stewed fruit & quince.
Palate: Exceptionally smooth, packed with peach and apricot, and a hint of resin and...
Tasting review from Domain Francis Abecassis:
Aromas of spices and sandalwood developing from long aging in oak barrels.
Palate reveas notes of cigar box and a lingering honey finish.
Tasting notes: The nose epitomises cognac that has been aged for a prolonged period with a plethora of spicey and cigar-box aromas. With time, oakier notes appear and a damp leafy humus with a hint of forest mushroom
Other VSOP Cognac bottles
The cognac reveals some wood notes, a hint of sweetness. Some fresh notes, fruity and a slight rancio note. On the palate: Quite round, complex and dry fruit. A solid length for what it is.
Taating review:
Eye : Golden color with warm and deep reflections
Nose : Fresh pear, and warmer notes of nuts and spices such as cinnamon
Palate : Perfectly balanced, delicious flavors in the mouth
Tasting notes: H as a nose with light, fresh notes of iodine and a lively, delicately oaked opening palate with dried fruit notes, leading into the characteristic smooth finish with a salty touch...
Tasting notes by Lheraud Cognac:
Nice balance, aromas of raisins, a touch of vanilla, a hint of cream brulee finish, and a hint of citrus.
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