Chainier Millésime 1989 Grande Champagne Cognac

One of the most underrated cognacs I have ever the pleasure of purchasing. Definitely a great value for the money. The nose is absolutely fantastic and got better after I left it for 20 minutes in a tulip glass before I indulged in drinking it. It kind of reminded me of a bottle of 40 year old port...

Deep amber with rose gold and gold highlights. A plethora of floral notes, all delicate and fine and all delicious, more time equals more flavor. A quickly evolving taste, sweet than fruit, spices, oak, no hint of the abv. Lengthy rewarding finish.

Complex, elegant nose on all kinds of spices and ripe, juicy fruits (apricots, peaches, quince, bitter oranges and candied orange peels). On the palate the same stewed fruits mixed with spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg. Fine, opulent but also an elegant mouthfeel - great combination! The finish...

Nose: With time in the glass, the Cognac’s aromas waft from the glass. First, there’s ultra-fine fresh grated vanilla and tingly fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and allspice. Lately I’ve been drinking a lot of Christmas Tea, which has loads of these soft warming spices. Then comes...