Château d’Yquem – 1er Grand Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes – 2013

Château d’Yquem – 1er Grand Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes – 2013

A great wine for a vintage synonym of success stories for Bordeaux sweet wines. The nose is rich, elegant and aromatic. It reveals aromas of ripe white peach, nectarine, apricot, exotic fruits (including pineapple and mango), caramel and spices (vanilla) . The palate reveals a great finesse, elegance, concentration and a beautiful purity. It expresses…

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Cognac Paul Giraud – XO Très Rare – 50 years old (1962) – Grande Champagne – 1er Cru de Cognac

Cognac Paul Giraud – XO Très Rare – 50 years old (1962) – Grande Champagne – 1er Cru de Cognac

An “Eau-de-vie” more full-bodied, well-balanced, marked by spices (cloves, blond tobacco, pepper). It expresses notes of fruits (pear and some dried fruit), woody notes and hints of leather and some oxidation notes. The attack is round. In mouth this Cognac is fleshy, voluptuous, fruity and elegant. Pretty final on spices. Cognac with a nice complexity that has…

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Cognac Paul Giraud – Vieille Réserve – 25 years old – Grande Champagne –1er Cru de Cognac

Cognac Paul Giraud – Vieille Réserve – 25 years old – Grande Champagne –1er Cru de Cognac

A pure Cognac, balanced, clean and elegant. The nose shows notes of dried fruits (raisins, apricots) associated with notes of plums and prunes. The palate is fruity (apricot, plum, prune, peach) and spices (including cloves). A slightly alcoholic final but do not overload the mouth. Good length and depth on the palate. This Cognac has a…

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