Cognac

So not all the time am I tasting wine. Today a distributor brougt by some new Cognacs and such for me to try. However, Cognac is made from grapes. Usually from the Ugni Blanc which in Italy is known as Trebbiano.





Prunier VS VS stands for very special having been aged 3 years in oak before bottling. Prunier is told to me to be the 3rd oldest cognac house. I wonder though if that isnt like Kansas City saying it has more fountains than Rome. Who is really going to check. Light caramel colors with hot aromas of lemons. The heat is expected but a little harsh for the first sip of the day. There is a reason most Cognac is served at the end of the meal and end of the day.





Pineau des Charentes Blanc A light aperitif drink, which by definition is before dinner to help whet the appetite. This particular bottling is made up of Chardonnay grapes and Cognac. A bit of a sherry nose with a nice light finish.

Menorval Calvados Prestige basically this is Apple brandy produced in the region of Calvados located in Normandy where it is too cold to grow grapes. The apple juice is distilled. The aromas are definitely of apples with hints of meringue or toasted marshmellow. The finish though is dry and long.

Liqueur d'Orange Prunier A blend of Cognac and orange. Immediate nose of Orange (duh) and cocoa Not terribly hot on the palate and a pretty long orange finish. Lots of acidity nice and fresh on the palate. Not as heavy as I remember Grand Marnier to be which would be a similiar libation.
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