1980S Martell VSOP Medaillon Cognac portuguese wines

1980S Martell VSOP Medaillon Cognac portuguese winesAn old bottling of Martell's best selling VSOP Medaillon Cognac. The historic house was founded in 1715 by Jean Martell. Martell are famed for using a high proportion of Borderies grapes, giving their Cognacs a nuttier taste. We estimate this was bottled in the 1980s. Appearance Color. Golden amber. Nose Aroma Smell. Lime and liquorices, plum, fine grain, hazelnut. Flavor Taste Palate. Mellow, crystallized fruit. A lively, fruity and well balanced

One of the most prominent clients of Denis-Mounié was the British King Edward VII

After the end of prohibition in 1933

balancing the richness of the vintage

table grapes… Good sweetness and again a faint smokiness

This ‘old Highlands’ style is rather impressive

with water: more of the same

for at least twelve long years

Comments: It has something of Johnnie Black indeed

moss and mushrooms

The atmosphere of sea breezes and clear mountain air together with the warm flow of the Gulf Stream matures the Arran Malt to perfection in earth-floored warehouse

Mouth: Good arrival

Extremely lowlandish