Malternative Belgium Marie Foucher Cognac Lot 19.78 Fins Bois

Malternative Belgium Marie Foucher Cognac Lot 19.78 Fins Bois is an independently bottled Cognac produced by Marie Foucher in Foussignac, France, within the Fins Bois appellation. Selected for Malternative Belgium and bottled in France at a substantial 51.6% ABV, Lot 19.78 is a characterful, high-strength release showcasing the depth and individuality of mature Fins Bois Cognac. Its presentation features bespoke landscape artwork created for the release, complementing the small-production, enthusiast-focused character associated with Malternative Belgium selections.

Food Pairing: Roasted duck breast, seared foie gras, aged Comte, toasted hazelnuts, dried apricots, fig tart, dark chocolate, caramelized pears, and almond pastries.

Tasting Notes: Rich, concentrated and full-bodied, with mature orchard fruit, dried stone fruit, citrus oils, honeyed sweetness, toasted nuts, warming spice and seasoned oak.

Nose: Ripe apricot, baked pear and dried orange peel layered with honey, vanilla, toasted almonds, polished oak and delicate baking spice.

Palate: Powerful yet rounded, delivering concentrated orchard and stone fruit, caramel, candied citrus, roasted nuts, vanilla and warming oak spice.

Finish: Long, warming and persistent, with lingering dried fruit, citrus peel, toasted nuts, caramelized sweetness and seasoned oak.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped Cognac glass after several minutes of rest; a few drops of water may be added to explore the spirit at its 51.6% bottling strength.