Cognac

Ragnaud-Sabourin 1992

Cognac

(41%)The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a beautiful power (in control), a fine grain and power. It reveals notes of dry kumquat, dry mandarine, small notes of dry yellow grape associated with small touches of violet, pepper, dry apricot as well as a discreet hint of dry fig, dry cedrat/dry zests, discreet hints of fresh mild tobacco and pâtisserie. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, tension, power as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain, a certain straightness (full of elegance) and appetence. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of dry yellow grape, dry kumquat, small notes of candied Mirabelle associated with touches of dry citrus, candied mandarine zests, dry lemon flowers/dry white flowers as well as a discreet hint of lilac, dry apricot, cedar, a subtle hint of spices, pâtisserie and an imperceptible hint of chocolate (in the background). Good length.

Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)

Ragnaud-Sabourin 1989

Cognac

(41%) The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a certain aromatic power, a beautiful definition, appetence and a seducing side. It reveals notes of orangette, caramelized brugnon, small notes of lemon associated with touches of dry peach, quince as well as fine hints of lemon flowers, cedar, a discreet hint of rose, small white flowers and a very discreet hint of Badiane. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, a certain freshness, a dry character, a good definition, tension as well as a certain energy and an fine fat. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of orangette, caramel pear, small notes of caramelized peach associated with touches of crystallized lemon, apple as well as hints of flowers, pâtisserie, a subtle hint of dry almond, dry tobacco, a very discreet hint of nougatine, dry oak and an imperceptible hint of Badiane (in the background). Good length.

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

Ragnaud-Sabourin 1990

Cognac

(41%) The nose is elegant, precise and offers intensity as well as a certain power/force. It reveals notes of dry kumquat, orangette, small notes of dry citrus associated with small touches of rancio, dry flowers, apricot as well as fine hints of cedrat, rose wood, tobacco and a very discreet hint of rose pepper. The palate is fruity and offers suavity, a fine gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, precision as well as a beautiful fine grain and a good definition. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of candied kumquat, orangette, small notes of crystallized mandarine associated with touches of dry citrus, caramel peach as well as small touches of juicy Mirabelle, apricot flowers, pâtisseries, brioche, a subtle hint of caramelization, rose wood, an imperceptible hint of bergamot, pepper and liquorice stick (in the background).

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

Frapin – Millésime 1992, 26 ans d’âge

Grande Champagne, Cognac, Premier Cru

(40,5%) The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a certain delicacy, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful definition as well as harmony and control (in its power). It reveals notes of orangette, dry mandarine, small notes of lemon associated with touches of dry zests, dry yuzu, dry peach as well as fine hints of apricot flowers, pâtisserie, cedar, small dry yellow grape, discreet hints of verbena and a subtle hint of Badiane. The palate is fruity, elegant, gourmand and offers suavity, a beautiful finesse, definition as well as a small fat, a beautiful guideline, distinction and a fine tension. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of crushed dry yellow grape, caramelized peach, small notes of apple compote associated with touches of orangette, crushed brugnon, small caramelized fruits as well as fine hints of cigar, nutmeg, cooked apricot as well as fine hints of spices, vanilla, a discreet hint of toasted hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of rancio. Good length. A beautiful Cognac combining richness, elegance, harmony and full of finesse.

Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)

Renault – Heritage Collection 1989

Petite Champagne, Cognac

(Fût exclusif R-088 - 41,2%) The nose is elegant, racy and offers a beautiful power (full of finesse), straightness, a dry character and a good definition. It reveals notes of quince, dry clementine, small notes of caramelized mandarine associated with small touches of cigar box, dry oak, nutmeg as well as fine hints of Tarte Tatin, rancio, a discreet hint of cedrat, dry white flowers, subtle hints of spices and sense of the place (dry local biotope). The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse, power (controlled), a fine dry character as well as a franc side, dynamism, a good balance, a multi-layer side and harmony. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of dry yellow grape, caramelized mandarine, small notes of dry clementine associated with small touches of caramelized mirabelle, caramel pear, crushed brugnon as well as hints of rancio, cedar, cigar, brioche and an imperceptible hint of sap/Badiane.

Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)

Château de Beaulon - 1980, Single Estate

Cognac

The nose is aromatic, powerful and offers intensity as well as a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of dry clementine, caramelized mandarine, small notes of dry yuzu associated with small touches of apple, lychee, lemon flowers, a hint of dry pink grapefruit, cedrat, cedar, fine hints of rancio and a discreet hint of cigar. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an aerial side, a very beautiful balance, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as gourmandize, juiciness, an acidulous frame and a fine suavity. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of caramelized peach, dry lemon, small notes of crystallized mandarine associated with touches of Pomme d’Amour, lychee, dry citrus, lemon flowers as well as a hint of dry pink grapefruit, rancio, tobacco, pâtisserie, a subtle hint of grilled hazelnut, caramel and coffee (in the

background). Good length.

Score : 17.75+/20 (96/100)

Château de Beaulon – 1975, Single Estate

Cognac The nose is elegant, fine, precise, bewitching and offers justness, purity, a beautiful definition as well as complexity, a beautiful finesse of the grain, intensity and delicacy. It reveals notes of dry lemon, lime, dry mandarine, small notes of pear, dry apple associated with small touches of dry clementine zests, white flowers (lemon, pear) as well as fine hints of apricot in syrup, rose, vanilla, cedar, an imperceptible hint of dry tobacco and pepper. The palate is fruity, beautiful balance, stretch, elegant, dynamic, harmonious, melodious and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, an aerial approach, a very beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful delicacy and a fine complexity. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of crystallized orange, crystallized lemon, small notes of dry apple associated with small notes of cedrat, dry peach, quince, lychee as well as hints of dry almond, rose, orange flowers, pâtisserie, small hints of rancio, cedar, pepper and spices. Good length and persistence. A pretty Cognac marvelously combining elegance, finesse, richness, power and harmony. Congratulations!

Score : 20/20 (100/100)

Deau – Millésime 1975

Petite Champagne, Cognac

(48%)The nose is elegant, precise/net and offers power, a small sensation of tension as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of dry quince, dry mandarine, small notes of yellow peach associated with small touches of rancio, orangette, peach flowers as well as fine hints of nutmeg, spices and an imperceptible hint of menthol liquorice. The palate is fruity and offers a certain aromatic purity, suavity, fullness, intensity as well as a certain deepness and power. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of dry yellow grape, orangette, small notes of dry mandarine associated with small touches of dry orange, dry peach as well as hints of nutmeg, rancio, discreet hints of menthol liquorice/Badiane, pâtisserie and a subtle hint of pepper. Good length. Power on the finish.

Score : 17/20 (94/100)