Malternative x Asta Morris Les Bons Vivants Grosperrin Lot 73 1973 Petite Champagne Cognac

Malternative x Asta Morris Les Bons Vivants Grosperrin Lot 73 1973 Petite Champagne Cognac is an independently bottled single-cask Cognac from the Petite Champagne cru, originating from the estate of grower and distiller André Bertandeau. Distilled in 1973, the cask was sourced from the cellars of Cognac Grosperrin and selected jointly by Malternative Belgium and Asta Morris. Bottled in 2023 at a cask strength of 53.6% ABV, the release yielded only 492 bottles. The bottling combines mature fruit, floral character, citrus freshness, rancio, warming spice and developed oak complexity.

Food Pairing: Roast duck with orange glaze, foie gras, aged Comté, baked Brie, peach tart, candied citrus desserts, toasted almonds, dark chocolate, and mature hard cheeses.

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied yet beautifully balanced, with ripe orchard and stone fruit, citrus, floral tones, refreshing mint, warming spice and mature rancio character.

Nose: Orange cake, ripe peach, quince and pear, followed by sandalwood, ginger, mint, cardamom, nougat, candied fruit and delicate fruit blossom.

Palate: Powerful and polished with tangerine, quince, plum, mango and golden raisin, developing marmalade, ginger, cinnamon, cigar-box notes and tobacco alongside refreshing mint and lemon balm.

Finish: Long and fresh, carrying citrus, gentle warming spice and lingering candied-fruit character.