- Cognac age
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XO
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- Growth area
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Bois Ordinaires
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- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 50.1%
- Brand
- Grosperrin Cognac
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Growth area & soil: Bois Ordinaires
Bois Ordinaires
Description
Grosperrin 18 years Bois Ordinaires de l'Ile d'Oléron Cognac
The Grosperrin 18 years Bois Ordinaires 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 particular Cognac is a new batch which was bottled in 2024 and harvested in 2004. It is said that this batch is just as good as the previous one from the 2003 harvest, if not even better.
Presentation of the bottle
The Grosperrin 18 years Bois Ordinaires de l'Ile d'Oléron Cognac comes in a simple yet elegant bottle.
How to enjoy
The best way to bring out the flavors is to enjoy the Cognac neat.
Reviews (3)
Excellent Ile d'Oleron!
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...
Very interesting
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:...
About Grosperrin Cognac
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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