Saturday, February 16, 2019

1994 Gilles Sarraute Bas Armagnac, 43.5%

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Ryan's Notes 1994 Gilles Sarraute The name on the label is Gilles Sarraute, but according to Astor Wines, the producer is Domaine...
Friday, February 8, 2019

1994 Fanny Fougerat (Through the Grapevine), 52.8%

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Ryan's Notes Quick thanks to Justin for keeping things going while I battled an epic head cold that just didn’t want to go away. T...
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Bourgoin Cognac Brut de Frut 22 Year 55.3%

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Here’s a quick review of a brandy from Bourgoin Cognac, a small grower/producer located in the Fins Bois region (at least from what I can...
Monday, January 28, 2019

“Mars” Domaine de Pouchegu for K&L Wines 49.6%

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I’ve heard a few people say we are in a “golden age” for brandy. I don’t disagree. There are amazing bottles of cognac and armagnac that...
Sunday, January 13, 2019

Jean-Luc Pasquet L'Esprit de Famille "Le Cognac de Bernadette" 44.8%

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Following up from the earlier JLP “Jean” review, here is a review of the “Bernadette,” the other fall special release by JLP. Below is the...
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Jean-Luc Pasquet L'Esprit de Famille "Le Cognac de Jean" 49.6%

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This fall, JLP released two different 500ml bottles sourced from casks they purchased. The stories that accompany these bottles are choc...
Sunday, December 23, 2018

Vallein Tercinier Lot 89 Fins Bois for Maltbarn 51%

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I’m excited that indie bottlers are looking more and more to cognac. Indie bottlers really pushed the envelope for scotch and they could...