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The Grosperrin 18 years Bois Ordinaire de l'Ile d'Oléron Cognac is a rare Cognac from the island of Oléron. It is aged for over 18 years and comes from a small property located in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron. It is 30 times rarer than a Grande Champagne of the same age.
The sandy terroir from the Ile d'Oléron benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream and has Mediterranean-like sunshine. The island is known as "the island of herbs" due to its unique plants such as mimosa and tamaris. The current owner has retired and the last harvest was in 2007, with only 3 previous harvests remaining. Each year, Grosperrin buys one year by tacit contract to continue the aging process in their cellars, where a light reduction is made before it is put into barrels.
This cognac is a unique and rare experience that must be savored and appreciated.
The Grosperrin 18 years Bois Ordinaire de l'Ile d'Oléron Cognac comes in a Cognacaise bottle which is tzpically for Cognac.
The best way to bring out the flavors is to enjoy the cognac neat.
Nose: Rather dense. Fruity, a bit butter and some vanilla, spices like saffron, no disturbing alcohol despite the higher ABV. A fairly complex but balanced whole, has a bit of a whisky vibe. Taste: A spicy begin followed by fruit (citric like grapefruit), some oak and a whisper of vanilla. Finish:...
The independent Cognac house of Grosperrin is a relatively new one in the region, having only been established in 1999 by its founder, Jean Grosperrin. Grosperrin is based in Saintes which sits between the terroirs of Fins Bois and Borderies and it is today run by Jean’s son, Guilhelm, who took over in 2004 at just 23 years old.
Guilhelm’s mission is to discover producers all across the region in order to create truly unique Cognacs from the six crus. This vision was made possible by the fantastic relationships Jean Grosperrin built with producers, and that Guilhelm has since built on and expanded. Today, Grosperrin works with over 150 Cognac producers, from which Guilhelm will meticulously select barrels to craft into exquisite end bottles.
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