Normandin-Mercier Cognac XO 30 Years Grande Champagne CARAFE FoodstuffsFirst 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.
followed by big blue berries
well-balanced with a delicate oak scent and moderate dry taste
and will find itself in perfect balance with your tastebuds
and a pronounced nose of red fruit
mostly from around the Moulin de Beaupréau
dry spices and much more in layered underneath
Frapin has been farming and distilling on its Grande Champagne estate since 1270 — one of the very few cognac houses owning both vines and stills
The natural fermentation can last from 7 to 30 days depending on the production season
depth and intensity
and the intense flavour of hops
The base ingredients are obtained from the marasca cherry
With a light fruit scent and a moderate acidity derived from white wine and Sake
