Net weer retour vanuit de Charente.
Voorraden zijn weer aangevuld
En uiteraard weer een paar nieuwe huizen om thuis te proeven in de auto
Inderdaad de heren zijn zeer tevreden en trots
Ook al omdat de XO Ulysse van Drouet en hun VSOP en de Napoleon en XO van Bertrand prijzen hebben gewonnen in de USA
Bertrand Petite Fine Champagne Cognac Napoléon/700 ml.
Hierbij het rapport:
Dark copper brown color with an olive rim suggests long aging. Dense aromas of chocolate covered dried fruits and nuts and spice cake with a satiny, fruity medium-full body and a long, rich finish with notes of brown spices, cola, minerals, and tobacco. A rich, wood influenced Napoleon Cognac for contemplative sipping or cigars.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
RATING: 93 points (Exceptional)
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 40.0%
CATEGORY: Napoleon Cognac, Brandy
TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: Jan-17-2014
en hier de XO 95 punten
de no 2
95 • Bertrand Petite Fine Champagne Cognac XO/700 ml.
Deep reddish mahogany color with an olive rim. Dense aromas of varnished wood, singed nuts, cherry cola, anise, and dried fruits with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a long, resonant finish with notes of creme brulee, honey, spiced apples, pepper, pencil shavings, and forest floor. Lots of mature, wood aged complexity and panache for very serious sipping or cigars. Make sure to aerate for several minutes. (tasted on Jan-17-2014)
De Drouets:
de VSOP:
no 5
90 • Drouet et Fils VSOP Grande Champagne Cognac $69.99.
Brilliant amber color. Intricate aromas and flavors of buttery pistachio brittle, floral honey, grassy herbs, creme brulee and dried fruits with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a delicate finish with crushed nuts, chocolate orange peel, pencil shavings, mocha, and peppery spice notes. An elegant artisanal style for sipping or top shelf craft cocktails. (tasted on Jan-17-2014)
de XO Ulysse
De no 1 van de XO
97 • Drouet et Fils Cuvée Ulysse XO Grande Champagne Cognac $124.99.
Deep copper color. Interesting aromas of cashew nougat, dried fruits, leather, and floral honeycomb with a satiny soft, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a long, chocolate orange peel, creme brulee, tropical fruit, and Asian spice nuanced finish. A lively and elegantly flavorful XO Cognac that is sure to please both Cognac novices and connoisseurs. (tasted on Jan-17-2014)
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