ALAIN CHADUTAUD CHARENTE
~ Eau-de-Vie ~ ~ Ugni Blanc ~ Eighteen years of aging in Limousin oak barrels has given this cognac both a powerful and delicate character, with strong notes of cinnamon, hazelnut, rancio and exotic wood. Its color is amber, deep, the mouth silky, the nose fine and elegant. It deserves to be tasted as a digestif or with a good cigar.
- ALAIN CHADUTAUD CHARENTE
~ Eau-de-Vie ~ ~ Ugni Blanc ~ Aged five to seven years in Limousin oak barrels, this cognac shows all the characteristics of its appellation. Amber color, fine and elegant nose with subtle notes of vanilla. On the palate, we find aromas of caramel, delicate dried fruit and the tannins provide a pleasant roundness, reflecting a long aging process. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif with ice cubes. - DISTILLERIE BERTRAND ALSACE
~ Whisky ~ ~ Beer brandy and malt distillate ~ From 3 to 10 years aged in new barrels with solera. - DISTILLERIE BERTRAND ALSACE
~ Whisky ~ ~ Organic barley mash ~ Minimum 7 years in old Rhône Valley barrels (Rasteau VDN). - DISTILLERIE BERTRAND ALSACE
~ Whisky ~ ~ Organic barley mash, unpeated ~ Minimum 8 years aged in old Arbois, Pupillin and Jura barrels (Jean-François Ganevat). - DISTILLERIE BERTRAND ALSACE
~ Whisky ~ ~ Organic barley mash ~ Blend aged in old barrels of diverse grands crus from the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. - DOMAINE DE SAOUBIS SUD-OUEST
~ Armagnac ~ ~ Folle Blanche, Baco ~ VSOP = Very Superior Old Pale (aging of different armagnacs, the youngest of which is at least 4 years old), but here the youngest of the brandies is more than 7 years old. Distilled in November 2010 and bottled in January 2018. On a sandy-clay soil (the 'boulbène' in Gascony), Baco is one of the four main varieties of Armagnac (35% of the surface) known for its resistance, it is also the only hybrid of the appellation; created by François Baco (Landes schoolteacher) in 1898 to fight against phylloxera. A cross of Folly Blanche and American Noah, Baco appreciates the sandy and clay-siliceous soils of the terroir and gives rounded eaux-de-vie suitable for aging. The grape juices are fermented in wine with natural yeasts and not sulphited, then quickly distilled with an Armagnac still (continuous column still) which works over a wood fire. Given the lower yields, the wines are richer and once distilled give a living eau-de-vie, fresh and floral. No added sugar or colouring. Amber natural colour, very frank with a pastry nose and touches of vanilla and dried fruit. Very gentle, persistent flavours. - DOMAINE DE SAOUBIS SUD-OUEST
~ Armagnac ~ ~ 100% Folle Blanche ~ XO = Extra Old (aging of different armagnacs, the youngest of which is at least 6 years old), but here the youngest of the brandies is more than 10 years old. Distilled in November 2006 and bottled in August 2017. Terroir clay-sandy (the 'boulbène' in Gascogne) of Armagnac. Folle Blanche is a grape variety from western France. If it was for two and a half centuries the main grape variety of Cognac and Armagnac, the arrival of phylloxera annihilates these vineyards and the graft makes it more sensitive to diseases. This grape gives yet much finer eaux-de-vie with aromatic nose. The grape juices are fermented in wine with natural yeasts and not sulphited, then quickly distilled with an Armagnac still (continuous column still) which works over a wood fire. The lower yields, the wines are richer and once distilled give a living eau-de-vie, fresh and floral. No added sugar or colouring. Natural amber colour more tawny, aromatic palette enriched with candied orange, prune and touches of tobacco. Balanced and soft, vanilla gingerbread and dried fruits. Nice persistence. - DOMAINE DE SAOUBIS SUD-OUEST
~ Armagnac ~ ~ 100% Folle Blanche ~ ‘Hors d’Âge’ (aging of different armagnacs, the youngest of which is at least 10 years old), but here the youngest of the brandies is more than 12 years old. Distilled in November 2004 and bottled in January 2017. 50 year old vines in biodynamics on a sandy-clay soil (the 'boulbène' in Gascogne). Folle Blanche is a grape variety from western France. If it was for two and a half centuries the main grape variety of Cognac and Armagnac, the arrival of phylloxera annihilates these vineyards and the graft makes it more sensitive to diseases. This grape gives yet much finer eaux-de-vie with aromatic nose. The grape juices are fermented in wine with natural yeasts and not sulphited, then quickly distilled with an Armagnac still (continuous column still) which works over a wood fire. Given the lower yields, the wines are richer and once distilled give a living eau-de-vie, fresh and floral. No added sugar or coloring Amber natural color, we find the aromas of Armagnac with a palette of candied fruits (prune, apricot, orange peel) associated with woody aromas completely melted. Shades on rancio, balance and length. - DOMAINE LABET JURA
~ Eau-de-Vie ~ ~ Distilled Marc from Domaine Labet ~ VINEYARD : Massal selection of Chardonnay from the parcel ‘le Clos’; 1 ha planted in 1950. TERROIR : Clay and Blue Marls from the Lias. VINIFICATION : Aging for 6 years in old 228 L barrels including 1 year aging under a veil (sous-voile) of bacteria and native yeast. Bottled the 27th July 2021. - LA CIDRERIE DU GOLFE BRETAGNE
~ Eau-de-Vie ~ ~ Distillated cider ~ The cider brandy in named Lambig in Breton (the local language). In the nearby Normandie, it is named Calvados. Aged in barrels for several years. Powerful, round with complex aromas. A great alternative choice to the old Cognacs and great Whiskies.
