Sancerre Rosé Vincent Delaporte 2022 italian brandy

Sancerre Rosé Vincent Delaporte 2022 italian brandyVincent Delaporte's rose is always in short supply. Made from fresh run juice of Pinot Noir grapes. An unusual ros, as it is grown exclusively in Delaporte's own vineyards in Chavignol, Sancerre. Overwhelming floral aromas, soft, fragrant fruit flavours with a fine dry finish. Perfect with fish or chicken dishes. A really delightful Summer wine for the discerning palate. The 2022 caused a splash..! It has made the front cover of Decanter magazine, as

beach sand

slightly fruity again with prune and black plums

A mix of vineyard blocks and several different clones gives this wine added complexity

boiled sweets

Otard's Fine Old Cognac 1938 Vintage

This is a superb malt from Kyoto made by the Suntory company

The 2022 caused a splash

Stunning whisky

1987 was a year slightly sunshiny and Cognacs distilled this year are very delicate with note of acidity sweetened by notes of undergrowth and light fragrances of marmalade

elegant bottle features a thin neck

A nice note of mineralality  in the background  as well as a little olive oil and coffee

with bitter oranges and more herbs