Monday, April 16, 2018

Vallein-Tercinier Rue 71 Petite Champagne 47%


Ryan's Review

Oh look, another Vallein-Tercinier review.  This one is a 1971 Petite Champagne.  47% abv. 

Nose:  honey, fruit syrup, mint, cedar
Taste: Juicy. Berries. Strawberries, blueberries. Also citrus. Lime, oranges. There’s mint, eucalyptus. And then a wave of pineapple, mango, and some dark chocolate.
Finish: Like many VTs there is a freshness that comes through in the finish that is very nice. Along with the fruits there  is some oak here, but it's subtle, not drying.

It's a very lively cognac for its age. Juicy and fresh.  Different than some of the Grande Champagnes I’ve had from Vallein Tercinier which highlight a more perfumey and guava-centric profile.  Anyway, it’s not not excellent.

A-

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