Vallein Tercinier Lot 96 1996 Fins Bois Cognac

Vallein Tercinier Lot 96 1996 Fins Bois Cognac is a limited single-cask Cognac from the Fins Bois cru, distilled in 1996 and matured in French oak before bottling in 2021. This cask-strength release comes from Single Cask #138 and was bottled at 48.7% ABV, with a production of just 435 bottles. Its character combines expressive floral and fruit notes with spice, citrus, honey, and mature oak complexity.

Food Pairing: Foie gras, roast duck with apricot glaze, aged Comté, baked Brie, almond tart, apricot pastries, chestnut desserts, and dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes: Rich and expressive, balancing candied and exotic fruit with fragrant florals, lively spice, citrus, honeyed depth, and gently oxidative complexity.

Nose: Candied apricot, violets, jasmine, exotic fruit, and vanilla cake.

Palate: Rich and delicate with violet, aromatic pepper, liquorice, and bright lemon.

Finish: Long and floral with gentle oxidative notes, white tea, honey, chestnut, and toasted bread.