Grosperrin Heritage N.90 Bois Ordinaires Ile d’Oleron Cognac, Bottled Nov 2022 (70CL)

A very rare, aged cognac from Ile d’Oléron. These old cognacs are very uncommon, about 30 times rarer than an old Grande Champagne (if we refer to the stocks available in the whole appellation). This sandy terroir, exposed to the spray of the Atlantic Ocean, benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream and enjoys an almost Mediterranean sunshine. It is home to plants rarely found on the coast, such as mimosa and tamarisk, giving it the nickname of “the island of herbs”. This cognac comes from a very small property located in Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron, whose owner is now retired. It was during the first confinement that Grosperrin were able to buy this very rare batch, identified several years ago thanks to the help of one of their country brokers.
Old gold hue, amber highlights. On the nose, one is struck by the salinity and the expression of this soil and this climate, with the flavours of the French wild coast, warm sand dunes on a summer’s day, and soft spices. In mouth, tender, soft, with a velvety structure due to a long ageing in a humid cellar located on the island, a few hundred yards away from the Ocean. Iodine finish and silky tannins. This cognac gives a real pleasure: generous, heartwarming, and extremely rare.
Grosperrin Heritage N.90 Bois Ordinaires Ile d’Oleron Cognac, Bottled Nov 2022 (70CL)
A very rare, aged cognac from Ile d’Oléron. These old cognacs are very uncommon, about 30 times rarer than an old Grande Champagne (if we refer to the stocks available in the whole appellation). This sandy terroir, exposed to the spray of the Atlantic Ocean, benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream and enjoys an almost Mediterranean sunshine. It is home to plants rarely found on the coast, such as mimosa and tamarisk, giving it the nickname of “the island of herbs”. This cognac comes from a very small property located in Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron, whose owner is now retired. It was during the first confinement that Grosperrin were able to buy this very rare batch, identified several years ago thanks to the help of one of their country brokers.
Old gold hue, amber highlights. On the nose, one is struck by the salinity and the expression of this soil and this climate, with the flavours of the French wild coast, warm sand dunes on a summer’s day, and soft spices. In mouth, tender, soft, with a velvety structure due to a long ageing in a humid cellar located on the island, a few hundred yards away from the Ocean. Iodine finish and silky tannins. This cognac gives a real pleasure: generous, heartwarming, and extremely rare.
Producer | Grosperrin |
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Sub-Region | Bois Ordinaires |
Region | Cognac |
Country | France |
Grape Variety | Ugni Blanc |
Vintage | N.V. |
Colour | Spirit |
ABV | 46.40% |
Style | Full , Dry , Fruity |
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