Hardy – Noces d’Argent – Fine Champagne, Cognac

The nose is fine, elegant, quite aromatic and offers power, an incisive side, a beautiful precision as well as intensity and deepness. It reveals notes of crystallized mandarine, yellow peach, small notes of dry quince associated with fine touches of dry zests, dry lemon, small dry yellow berries, a hint of dry yellow grape as well as a subtle hint of lemon flowers/dry white flowers, cedrat, a discreet hint of dry tobacco and an imperceptible hint of cedar/rancio. The palate is fruity, beautifully elegant, well-balanced, well-built and offers a fine suavity as well as power (full of control). On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of crystallized mandarine, small dry yellow grape, small notes of candied lemon associated with touches of caramel, pâtisserie, dry apricot as well as subtle hints of cedrat, cedar, Bourbon vanilla, roasted almond, black tea and a hint of grilled oak. Good length and beautiful persistence. A Cognac full of finesse, power and balance.