Normandin-Mercier Grande Champagne Cognac 50 Year Old

Normandin-Mercier Grande Champagne Cognac 50 Year Old. This is a significant and highly sought-after bottling from this esteemed house.

• Grande Champagne Origin: It comes exclusively from the Grande Champagne region, the premier cru of Cognac, known for producing eaux-de-vie with exceptional finesse, complexity, and aging potential.
• Extended Aging: A minimum of 50 years of maturation in French oak barrels is a testament to the patience and dedication involved in its creation. This long aging period allows for the development of deep and intricate flavors and aromas.
• "Venerable" Designation: Some bottlings of their 50-year-old Grande Champagne are labeled "Venerable," highlighting its esteemed age and character.
• Natural Presentation: Normandin-Mercier often presents their older cognacs at cask strength (around 42% ABV for the "Venerable" 50 Year Old), un-chill filtered, and with no added color or sweetness, allowing the pure expression of the Grande Champagne terroir and long aging to shine through.

Tasting Notes (based on descriptions of their 50-Year-Old "Venerable" Grande Champagne Cognac):

• Nose: Expect an elegant and complex bouquet with initial spiced notes, dried pit fruits, and orange peel. It evolves into aromas of brioche and apple turnover, followed by beguiling scents of saffron and cinnamon.
• Palate: The sensation is soft and long with a delicacy characterized by grapes, dried apricot, and tones of vanilla. It's described as profoundly elegant and impossibly smooth.
• Finish: Long-lasting and refined, with a graceful fade of the complex aromatic and flavor notes.

Overall Impression:

Normandin-Mercier Grande Champagne Cognac 50 Year Old is a masterpiece of patience and tradition. It represents the pinnacle of their Grande Champagne offerings, showcasing the incredible depth, complexity, and elegance that can be achieved through half a century of careful aging. It is a cognac meant for slow sipping and contemplation, offering a truly exceptional and memorable tasting experience.

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