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Informatie van Prunier:
Grape varieties : Ugni Blanc essentially
Composition : Fins Bois 1988
Geology : The Fins Bois appellation. Most of this area is covered by clayey, chalky soils known as "groies" very similar to those of the Champagne Cru, except for their red colour and hard stones from the Jurassic. Lying in a lower area known as the "Pays Bas" (low countries) north of Cognac, heavy clayey soils can also be found (60% clay). The Fins Bois surround the first three crus. Their 31 001 ha produce round, smooth Cognacs that age fairly quickly, with a bouquet that recalls the scent of freshly pressed grapes.
Distillation : When the fermentation of the wine is over, comes the time of the distillation. This is carried out following the “Charentaise” technique, which is done in two ways. The wine, sometimes separated from its “Lies”, is put in the alambic where it is heated. The ebullition is concentrating a liquid called “Brouillis”, which is about 30% vol. and which represent about a third of the initial volume. After having obtained two new “Brouillis”, they are all re-introduced into the alambic for the second distillation called “bonne chauffe”.
After having passed in an alambic “Charentais”, we have a Spirit or “Eau-de-Vie” which must not be over 72% vol. of alcohol in order to have the Appellation “Cognac”.
Ageing : We use oak casks from the Limousin area which contain from 250 to 400 liters that we keep in cool and humid cellars.
Tasting : The “20 Years Old” PRUNIER Cognac shows a nice brown gold colour.
* Delicate nose dominated by almond, hazelnut, marzipan, fig and orange peel aromas.
* Mouth : fine, light, naturally sweet, with round and smooth tannins. Same aromas as noticed in nose with a finish dominated by orange/tangerine.
*Good length, clear and delicate.
It is a very well balanced Cognac, light and subtle which improves as it opens up in the glass.