Strong and spicey cognacs
| | Product: | Hermitage 1950 Segonzac | | Cru: | Grande Champagne | | Price: | £201.30 (£236.53 incl. VAT) | | Code: | H.H51.A.V1950.1.6b | | | | | Description: | | Segonzac is claimed to be the very centre of the top cru, Grande Champagne and is home to some very fine cognac producers. This cognac has been kept in Limoursin casks in the area for more than 55 years and has developed a nutty richness accented by its burnt walnut and spice aroma. On the palate it exhibits balanced qualities of roasted walnut and tobacco leaf style. |
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| | Product: | Hermitage 1947 Sigogne | | Cru: | Fins Bois | | Price: | £207.90 (£244.28 incl. VAT) | | Code: | H.H51.E.V1947.1.6b | | | | | Description: | | Sigogne is in the region just to the north of the town of Cognac and is bordered by Grand Champagne to the south and Borderies to the east, which probably accounts for its rich nuttiness, so often found in the Borderies. This cognac has a mocha aroma with a roasted almond and pear flavoured dryness on the finish. |
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| | Product: | Hermitage 1945 Angeac | | Cru: | Grande Champagne | | Price: | £217.80 (£255.92 incl. VAT) | | Code: | H.H51.A.V1945.1.6b | | | | | Description: | | This cognac comes from the west side of Grande Champagne and from a relatively flat area. A light cognac with an aroma of fresh spring flowers in a field accompanied by lemon and cucumber. The palate has an initial taste of light cork, followed by sweet corn with a dry citrus and short finish. |
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| | Product: | Hermitage 1940 St Fort | | Cru: | Grande Champagne | | Price: | £247.50 (£290.81 incl. VAT) | | Code: | H.H51.A.V1940.1.6b | | | | | Description: | | This cognac has aged in cellars that are of medium dampness for more than 60 years in the south west corner of the top cru near the River Né. The initial aroma of lemon oil turning more to pine is accompanied with a hemp background. The palate is that of lemon tea with a buttery taste and feel. The length and balance is good. |
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| | Product: | Hermitage 1937 Malaville | | Cru: | Grande Champagne | | Price: | £306.90 (£360.61 incl. VAT) | | Code: | H.H51.A.V1937.1.6b | | | | | Description: | | Made in the south east corner of Grande Champagne south of Chateauneuf and aged in dry cellars. The initial nose of this fine cognac is that of arrowroot, walnuts and cooked cabbage. After standing in the glass there is also a pleasant aroma of sweet biscuits. The taste of dried citrus peel followed by bitter almonds and biscuit stays long on the palate. Despite its strength the cognac has good balance and firmness. |
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| | Product: | Hermitage 1935 Brie sans sur Archiac | | Cru: | Grande Champagne | | Price: | £418.00 (£491.15 incl. VAT) | | Code: | H.H51.A.V1935.1.6b | | | | | Description: | | The cognac is produced from grapes from the Grande Champagne but the cellars are in Brie in Petite Champagne. This very small distiller has aged this delightful cognac in barrels for more than 70 years. This has an aroma of straw and meadow flowers. The taste is a pleasing complexity of thyme, brioche, pecan nuts and mushrooms. There is a rich rancio that enhances this unique cognac. |
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