Cognacs Millésimés

of fleshy nectarine, orange marmalade and small notes of dried lemon associated with slight hints of pear, zest, flowers as well as a very discreet hint of pepper, caramelization, toffee and toasted. Good length. The finish offers power and a slight alcoholic sensation. There is grilled hint / roasting on the aftertaste.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Château de Beaulon - XO Premier, Single Estate Cognac

The nose is powerful, incisive, elegant, straight, fine as well as well-built. It reveals notes of crushed pear, quince and ripe peach combined with small notes of crystallized citrus fruits, almonds, Zante currants, dried orange zest, dried rose petals as well as discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, beautifully balanced, harmonious and offers a fine straightness, a fine tension, a beautiful precision, juiciness, straightness, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful definition, a very beautiful finesse, suavity, a fine gourmandise, a very fine juiciness, a beautiful elegance as well as a fine acidulous frame. In the mouth this Cognac expresses notes of orange marmalade, peach in syrup, apricot and citrus associated with slight touches of apple compote, spices, pâtisseries as well as subtle hints of white flowers / cherry blossom, cherry, almond and a very discreet hint of cocoa / grilled on the finish. Beautiful length and persistence (with a hint of Bourbon vanilla and brioche). Beautiful gourmandise full of finesse!

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Prince Hubert Polignac - Extra Cognac, Grande Champagne

The nose is elegant and offers richness, a small intensity as well as gourmandise. It reveals notes of Zante currants, rancio and small notes of candied orange associated with slight touches of pâtisseries, toffee as well as very discreet hints of cedar, cigar, dried violet flowers, spices and a discreet hint of cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, finesse, a beautiful finesse of the guideline, a fine juicy frame, a fine fat, gourmandise as well as a very slight unctuosity. On the palate, this Cognac expresses notes of caramelized orange and mandarin marmalade combined with slight touches of caramelized peach, white fruits as well as hints of pâtisseries, roasted almonds, tonka beans, sandalwood and very discreet hints of toasted oak.

Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)

Hardy - Noces d’Or

Cognac, Grande Champagne

The nose is elegant, powerful, aromatic, delicate and offers a beautiful complexity as well as richness. It reveals notes of orange marmalade / dried orange and small notes of candied lemon associated with discreet hints of quince, crushed yellow plum as well as very discreet hints of caramelization, toasted, cedar, Bourbon vanilla and a very discreet hint of lemon blossom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers a very beautiful definition, juiciness, a beautiful suavity, a beautiful gourmandise, a fine mineral frame, a beautiful harmony, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine unctuosity. In the mouth this Cognac expresses notes of marmalade, jammy yellow plum and small notes of quince associated with fine touches of jammy apricot, subtle hints of caramelization, pâtisseries, white fruits, cocoa as well as very discreet hint of Bourbon vanilla, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of saffron (in the background). Good length and persistence.

Score : 18.75+/20 (98/100)

Hardy - XO Rare Cognac, Fine Champagne

The nose is powerful, fruity, spicy, concentrated as well as slightly incisive. It reveals notes of dried grapefruit zest, dried orange and a touch of Zante currants combined with touches of dates, dried white flowers, dried rose petals as well as touches of rancio, caramel, cocoa and slight hints of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a fine acidulous frame, a very fine juiciness, a beautiful straightness, a good structure, a beautiful elegance, finesse, a beautiful suavity, gourmandise, elegance, a good structure, richness (but all in balance) as well as power (but well controlled). On the palate, this Cognac expresses notes of marmalade, peach in syrup and small notes of dried apricot combined with hints of Zante currants, a subtle hint of candied lemon, dried flowers (rose and white flowers), rancio / caramel, hints of pâtisseries as well as a very discreet hint of cigar and chocolate. Good length. Beautiful and gourmande persistence.

Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100) Prince Hubert de Polignac - XO Royal Cognac

The nose is aromatic, fine, a slightly tight, elegant and offers complexity, power, freshness as well as a fine grain and very slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of dried citrus (lemon, orange) and small notes of raisin associated with slight notes of jammy yellow plum, date, a hint of potpourri, dried rose, rancio, spices as well as a very discreet hint of gray pepper and tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers a fine mineral frame, a good definition, fat, suavity, a small freshness, a fine power, a fine acidulous frame as well as a very fine unctuosity. On the palate, this Cognac expresses notes of candied mandarin / marmalade and small notes of dried zests, dates, jammy yellow plum / mirabelle plum associated with small touches of rancio, dried white flowers, a very discreet hint of caramelization, cigar, chocolate as well as an imperceptible hint of pepper and slight hints of vanilla bourbon. Good length.

Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)

Frapin - Château Fontpinot XO, SingleVineyard Cognac, Grande Champagne

The nose is powerful, gourmand, racy, elegant, and offers a fine richness as well as finesse. It reveals notes of Zante currants, dried flowers (rose, white flowers, potpourri) and small notes of caramelized orange, dried zest, candied citron associated with a subtle hint of candied strawberry, white fruits, cedar, wood, vanilla and spices. The palate is fruity, fine, well-balanced, gourmande and offers elegance, a fine acid frame, a fine tension, a beautiful finesse of the guideline as well as a beautiful fine grain. In the mouth this Cognac expresses notes of candied lemon, candied orange and small notes of crystallized citron associated with small touches of apple, juicy yellow grapes, slight touches of caramelization, pâtisseries as well as a very discreet hint of chocolate, cigar, roasted almond and an imperceptible hint of wood / toasted oak. Good length and persistence. Small power on the finish.

Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)

COGNACS MILLÉSIMÉS

Château de Beaulon 1980, Single Estate Cognac

The nose is fruity, powerful, racy, elegant, precise and offers a beautiful definition, a small intensity as well as a beautiful personality. It reveals notes of dried quince and small notes of dried orange combined with slight touches of mandarin marmalade, crushed apricot, rancio as well as very discreet hints of pâtisseries, hazelnut, tonka bean, Cuben pepper and an imperceptible hint of white flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good definition, suavity, gourmandise, a fine tension, a slight straightness, a beautiful structure, a slight mineral frame, a fine freshness, finesse, a small richness as well as a small power (but full of elegance). On the palate, this Cognac expresses notes of Zante currant, quince and small notes of dried mandarin / orange combined with slight touches of caramelization, cigar, rancio and very discreet hints of pâtisseries, hazelnut, grilled and with a discreet hint of roasting / tonka bean. Good length and persistence. Beautiful elegance!

Score : 18/20 (96/100)

Château de Beaulon 1975 Vintage Cognac

The nose is aromatic, elegant, fine, pure, aromatic, beautifully defined, captivating and offers a very beautiful personality, dynamism, intensity, a beautiful grain as well as delicacy. Beautiful matter, full of finesse / delicacy. It reveals notes of dried lemon, mirabelle plum, fresh mandarin zest and small notes of crystallized citrus fruit (lemon, tangerine) associated with small touches of lemon blossom, pear as well as slight hints of crème brûlée, vanilla, cedar, toasted almond and an imperceptible hint of sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, beautifully balanced, elegant, dynamic, melodious / captivating and offers a beautiful finesse / delicacy, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a fine complexity, a juicy / acidulous frame, gourmandise, suavity as well as a very beautiful definition. In the mouth this Cognac expresses notes of crystallized orange and candied lemon associated with small notes of crystallized mandarin, jammy peach, citron, almond, orange blossom as well as slight hints of rancio, cedar, chocolate and spices. Beautiful length and persistence. A very beautiful Cognac! Congratulations!

Score : 19.75/20 (99-100/100)