François Voyer is another family run cognac house that got their start in the 1870s. Justin already shared a bit of information on them and reviewed a single vintage that really set the bar. It's hard to find any specifics on the cognac in this particular bottle beyond that it is a blend of eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne region, and apparently aged for 30 to 40 years. Their cognac comes from vines on their 28 hectares estate in the Grande Champagne region.
Nose: Caramel, cedar, tobacco, dried plums (just sounds better then prunes).
Taste: An initial wave of honey, vanilla pods, sweet cream. Buckets of apricot and plum. Lots of melon, as well. The fruit is followed by some light florals, and then moving into cinnamon, cloves and other baking spices.
Finish: That warm and sweet cinnamon, some tobacco, and another wave of fruits. Some lightly tangy citrus, and, oh yea, more plums. Spices linger for a little longer than the rest.
Overall: I love this style, full of summer stone fruits and layered fragrant florals and cooking spices. Highly recommended and can be found for around $140 in normal cognac bottle. You can find the same cognac in a fancy decanter, but you'll pay more.
Grade: A-
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