Deau – Millésime 1969 – Grande Champagne, Cognac

The nose is elegant and offers a fine richness, a small aerial side in the approach, a fine/finely tight grain as well as delicacy and power. It reveals notes of orangette, crystallized orange, small notes of dry citrus associated with a touch of kumquat, candied Mirabelle as well as small hints of apricot, orange marmalade, apricot flowers, fine hints of tobacco, badiane and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is elegant and offers suavity, gourmandize, a certain generosity, a small power as well as energy, dynamism, a small spheric side, a beautiful touch, a certain delicacy and deepness. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of candied Mirabelle, caramel peach, small notes of dry yellow grape associated with small touches of orangette, small caramelized fruits, dry citrus as well as small hints of dry flowers, rancio, nougatine, tobacco and a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut.