Grosperrin Fins Bois 1972 53,9%

So let’s dig once again in Grosperrin’s library. This Lot N°48 is vintage Fins Bois from ORECO’s cellars, and it has been produced near Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde (I suppose something like Saint-Maigrin or another hamlet a bit up north of Baignes). And as it’s an old bottling, it’s “only” a 30yo Fins Bois. Let’s go!

Colour: Orange, deep gold. Irregular heavy tears.

Nose: Vivid orchard fragrance at first. Fresh and rustic, as a proper old Fins Bois should be. Bright fruity shades on quince jam. Something both elegant and monolithic at the same time. Bitter cider-apple notes lingering in the background.

Palate: Fresh and floral entrance, keeping this typical rusticity from the cru. Light rancioted shades on blond tobacco and cigar box. Sharp profile, a bit reminiscent of JLP’s 68-72 bottling, but younger and less rancioted. It ends on candied citrus and warm spice notes.

Last Notes: Even more floral with air, supported by a touch of fresh nutty tones, especially cardamom and pistachio. Rare balance between clean and rustic sides. Pleasant, but not fully satisfying. It finishes on peppermint and eucalyptus.

Sharp as a knife, clean as crystal, and shy like a cognac estate hidden behind its white chalky walls.