Grosperrin Grande Champagne N°22 Lot 684 40%

Some say that’s the best cognac ever made. One of the rarest bottlings for sure (39 liters). 1922, Grande Champagne. 

Colour: Mahogany, red lights. Irregular medium tears.

Nose: Deep rancio with vegetal scents and subtle hesperidean perfume. Very charming kind of eau-de-vie. Nice mix of kirsch notes and dark chocolate scents. Stunning malted patine, reminding me of a 30yo Balvenie. Glorious. Bright profile. It goes everywhere. Cloves, zan, Fresh leather. Violet perfume. Elegant fragrance. 

Mouth: Divine nectar. Hydromel. Very old Meursault. 25yo Vin Jaune, with its delicious oxidized aromas. Beeswax. Leather cream. So deep. Stunning mouth length regarding the ABV. High acidity profile. Vibrant acidulous shades on blackcurrant sweets. Hints of herbal notes on fennel and white truffle aromas. 

Last Notes: One of the most sublime kinds of honey scents I’ve ever smelled. And the palate again. So many aromas at the same time. An unexpected wave of freshness with eucalyptus and cardamom, fabulous yeasty notes on fresh bread and Lu biscuit. Fabulous fruitiness on fresh quince. One of the most complex rancios I’ve ever tasted. Bright/brilliant profile.

Amen to this cognac. That’s all I have to say.