Vallein Tercinier Lot 74 Grande Champagne Cognac

Vallein Tercinier Lot 74 Grande Champagne Cognac is a limited single-cask release distilled in 1974 and drawn from Cask No. 0278. Matured in French Limousin oak and bottled in 2024 at 48.7% ABV, this Grande Champagne Cognac is presented at natural cask strength, with natural colour and without chill filtration. Only 571 bottles were released.

Food Pairing: Dark chocolate torte, candied apricot tart, roasted almonds, aged Comte, dried fruit, and cocoa-rich desserts.

Tasting Notes: Rich and complex with floral, roasted, fruity and spicy characteristics, developing considerable depth while retaining freshness and a rounded texture.

Nose: Roasted notes and smoke followed by white flowers, iris, blond tobacco, fennel, Sichuan pepper, liquorice, candied orange and exotic fruit.

Palate: Fresh, round and smooth with English fruit cake, candied apricot and almond.

Finish: Long and complex with cocoa notes developing into a character reminiscent of vintage Port.