Cognac
Cognac, France

$228.00 (583468)

This is an opulent blend of 85 per cent Grande Champagne with 15 per cent Petite Champagne. Up to 28 years of vintages and 300 eaux-de-vie are in the mix. Powerful floral aromas of jasmine and iris combine with whiffs of nuts, mushroom, candied fruit, figs, leather and ginger. Smooth, mouth-filling with a long intense finish, it’s velvety smooth with nutty, fruity, caramel complexities. Great with chocolate desserts, dried fruits and foie gras. Score: 95 (Margaret Swaine, www.WineAlign.com, Aug 2012)