Maison Prunier 1977 – Petite Champagne, Cognac

The nose is elegant, powerful, quite aromatic and offers a beautiful definition/purity of the fruit and intensity. It reveals notes of caramelized Mirabelle, caramelized orange, small notes of candied zests associated with small touches of candied yellow peach as well as hints of rancio, tobacco as well as fine hints of nutmeg, cedar, dry flowers, a discreet hint of cinnamon and a subtle hint of caramelized/toasted hazelnut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers and acidulous frame, tension, power as well as a fine straightness, intensity, precision, energy, fat and a fine unctuosity. On the palate this Cognac expresses notes of Zante currant, orangette, small notes of dry orange associated with touches of caramel peach, caramel pear as well as hints of nougatine, Badiane, cinnamon, roasted hazelnut and a subtle hint of dry white flowers. An imperceptible almost menthol hint on the finish/background. Pretty aromas but an alcoholic strength that sometimes takes over.