Malternative #32 Les Jeux De Fruits Laurichesse 48 Year Old 1975 Lot 75 Cognac

Malternative #32 Les Jeux De Fruits Laurichesse 48 Year Old 1975 Lot 75 Cognac is a rare independently bottled Grande Champagne Cognac selected by Malternative Belgium from Maison Laurichesse. Distilled from Ugni Blanc in the mid-1970s and identified as Lot 75, this single-cask Cognac matured for 48 years in French oak. Cask #122 was selected in its entirety and bottled at cask strength on June 17, 2024 at 46.8% ABV, yielding only 528 bottles. Exceptionally fruit-forward and concentrated, it layers ripe tropical and stone fruits with candied citrus, black tea, leather and gentle spice.

Food Pairing: Aged Comte, roasted duck, apricot tart, mango desserts, candied orange, toasted almonds, fruit pastries, and mature hard cheeses.

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied, fruit-driven and richly textured, with tropical fruit, stone fruit, candied citrus and subtle mature secondary notes.

Nose: Ripe mango and papaya with candied orange peel, quince, worn leather and black tea.

Palate: Rich and juicy with apricot, persimmon and passion fruit, showing an almost liqueur-like concentration.

Finish: Exceptionally long and buttery, with tropical fruit balanced by mild spice.