Remi Landier Tres Vieux Fins Bois 41%

Distilled in 1971, this Tres Vieux Fins Bois is a good opportunity to taste a specific terroir from the northern part of this cru: Rouillac, very close to Foussignac and Neuvicq-le-Chateau.

Colour: Dark amber with orange lights. Medium irregular tears.

Nose: Full of exotic fruit at first: passion fruit, mango juice. Candied citrus follows. Very expressive profile. Hints of watermelon. Fresh spice on cardamom. Light wood notes on cigar box.

Palate: Extra-oily texture. Quince jam with a touch of acidity in the aftertaste. Nice acidulous notes on bergamot sweets. Nutty aromas in a second wave, almond paste in particular. Finishes on jasmine and lychee.

Last Notes: Juicy tangerine, hard cider. Quince jam reappears. Slightly more wood influence, mainly on pine needle. Tropical shades echoing the nose. Ends on gentle clove and anise.

Remarkable old Fins Bois, elegant and fun at the same time. I only miss a bit more depth to reach 89. A nice overview of what kind of bold cognacs this part of the cru is able to deliver.