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A rare cognac of more than 18 years from the Ile d'Oleron. Island cognacs of this age are around thirty times rarer than a Grande Champagne of the same age. This sandy terroir, exposed to the spray of the Atlantic and influenced by the Gulf Stream, enjoys an almost Mediterranean sunshine; plants seldom found on the coast such as mimosa and tamarisk grow here, earning the island its nickname of "the island of herbs". The cognac comes from a very small property in Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron whose owner is now retired; his last harvest dates from 2007. Each year, by tacit agreement, Grosperrin buys one year in order to continue the ageing in its cellars, where a light reduction was carried out before the spirit went back to cask. This lot was bottled in April 2026.
Golden robe with old-gold highlights. The nose is more tertiary than its age would suggest, with a fine aromatic brilliance: roasted pineapple, salted-butter caramel, toasted oak, warm tree-ripened peach and saffron. The palate carries a reduction of some age (two years) after ageing in a dry cellar, yet remains rich, round and well balanced. Its generous, saline character shows without artifice: raisins steeped in rum, ripe fruit, and fresher, more pastry-like notes. A lovely tension runs behind the fruit, proof that the Oleron terroir is not made of sand alone.
Awarded a Gold Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025.
Presented in a gift box (etui).
Enjoy neat at room temperature; a drop of water helps reveal its saline, floral complexity.
Nose: peach, salted caramelized fruits, a touch of woodiness, some roasted nuts and coastal feeling (but not as pronounced as the other N90 Oleron bottling, which even has a touch of iodine on the nose and more salinity) Mouth: Follow the notes from the nose + red apple and vanilla. There are deeper...
A wonderful cognac from Ile d'Oléron with the feeling of the sea and with fruits such as apple pineapple caramelized fruits a little vanilla spices oak brioche and salted caramel. The high alcohol is perfectly integrated does not disturb at all, on the contrary, it makes the cognac richer and more...
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, Guilhem, who took over in 2004 at just 23 years old.
Guilhem’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 Guilhem has since built on and expanded. Today, Grosperrin works with over 150 Cognac producers, from which Guilhem will meticulously select barrels to craft into exquisite end bottles.
