Tasting review: On the nose there are pleasant notes of vanilla and smoky aromas. On the palate flavours of raisins and other dried fruits entice the senses.
Guy Pinard & Fils Carafe XO 1979 Cognac
- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Blend
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Vintage year
- 1979
- Cognac age
- XO
- Growth area
- Blend
- Bottle size
- 700ml
- ABV
- 40%
- Vintage year
- 1979
Tasting review
Tasting review:
Eye: Dense, deep amber
Nose: Fine and rich, with aromas of prunes, honey, and spices.
Palate: Silky and luxurious, with concentrated flavors of old wood and candied fruits. Exceptional length of finish.
Description
The Guy Pinard & Fils Carafe XO 1979 Cognac is, so Guy Pinard lead us to believe, the oldest biological Cognac produced under the specifications known as the Méthode Lemaire-Boucher. This means without chemical fertilizer, weedkillers, or synthetic pesticides. The European regulation for organic production was introduced in 1991, but this barrel of 1979 Cognac was kept by the house, who converted to organic production back in 1969. It truly is a unique Cognac.
It's a truly fine Cognac - deep amber in color, with a complex yet rounded nose and palate. And of course, as one would expect of such an old Cognac, the finish brings with it new depths of length and a tasting experience. Guy Pinard recommend drinking this delight neat (of course), at a temperature of around 25 °C, and from a tulip glass for the highest quality taste experience.
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About Guy Pinard Fils Cognac
The Guy Pinard Familly is a pioneer of organic winery in France and is the first organic Cognac producer. Pinard's property is situated in the little village of Foussignac, in the heart of the “Fins Bois de Jarnac” a small sub-region which has been renowned for its elegant and floral Cognacs for hundreds of years. This specific “terroir”, together with the organic methods and the Pinard family know-how leads to authentic Cognacs.
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Tasting review:
Strong, floral aromas characteristic of the unique terroir of the Fins Bois de Jarnac.
Tasting review:
Notes of dried fruit and almonds on the nose. On the palate there is a good balance between the cognac and the wood tannins from its years in oak casks. Smooth and round, it just melts in the mouth.
Tasting review by Pinard:
The wooded nose has aromas marked liquorice, honey and spices. The color is typical of very old Cognac, deep amber. The silky mouth of the venerable Cognac this complexity, roundness, and delicacy. The long finish is exceptional.
Other XO Cognac bottles
Eye: A dark and mysterious aura.
Nose: It unveils some of the rarest aromas found in Cognac, such as coconut, liquorice, bitter dark chocolate, and leather.
Palate: This sensory explosion continues on the palate, with cedar, white pepper, and charred wood–creating a perfect harmony....
Paul Giraud Vieille Reserve is a very round Cognac, mellow. The rancio is typical for a cognac that has been ageing for arond 25 years in average. Lots of fruits, and a great, long after taste.
The colour is soft golden, the nose rather balanced and full of flower notes, rather light but still spicy. Some hints of wood and sweet rancio. The taste is presented in quite a full, smooth way, intense fruits. The finish is pretty solid.
Eye: Deep, opulent, glistening with diamante blond hues
Nose: Light and musky, enjoy aromas of gingerbread, saffron, and honey, and tones of vanilla and fresh cranberries.
Palate: Truly full bodied with a wonderful harmonious crescendo. Aftertaste is exceptionally long
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