Normandin-Mercier Cognac XO 30 Years Grande Champagne Traditional Molasses RumFirst Vineyard of Cognac. Full and soft spirit although having preserved a certain ardour thanks to its ageing in red barrels (trunks). Tasting Notes: Eye: Amber highlights. Nose: A fruity dominance, with nutty almonds, dried fruit, canned fruit and citrus fruit. Spices include cinnamon and vanilla and there are notes of honey, toffee, rancio notes, chocolate, dried grass and tobacco. Palate: Full and round, dried fruit, spices, woody a long finish.
11 hectares of vines planted 1987 in the village of Wachenheim
They thrive in the "Golden Triangle"
The spices are more intense
or to slip into your pastries
Altosur Vineyard Gualtallary
with light acid notes
It results mostly from the maceration of real botanicals and spices in the rum
coastal Monterey hills and the unique Clarksburg Delta all grow fruit of character and distinction
The long finish takes us back to the aromas perceived on the nose
In June 2021 their 2019 Rieslings were both rated among the best of the vintage by Revue du Vins de France magazine who have also ranked the estate among the best of Alsace each year
Jason Wilson
This taste is difficult to describe
