More than half a century old
A very well balanced and complex cognac, distilled in 1970 by fourth-generation master distiller Jean Michel Tribot and matured for 51 long years. With notes of sweet tropical fruits, an array of nuts, sage with a long lingering finish. Limited to 120 bottles.
The Origin
Distilled 1970 • Aged 51 years in barrel • Bottled December 2021 • Single Cask 50.3% • Grande Champagne • 500ml • Limited to only 120 bottles
Fourth-generation distiller, Jean Michel Tribot comes from a long line of viticulturists who have created eau de vie using a truly natural process since the 19th century.
Distilled by Jean Michel in a traditional pot still in 1970, this Grande Champagne Cognac has been slumbering in the tranquillity of an ancestral stonewalled for 51 long years prior to being bottled.
This cognac comes from the oldest stock in Maison Tribot’s ancient cellar.
Nose: Mango, pineapple, honeydew melon, walnut liqueur, hazelnuts and chestnut. Sage, thyme, menthol with a hint of cigar box.
Taste: Guava, green mango, underripe pineapple, black tea.
Finish: Sweet ginger spice, forest floor earthiness and warming.
Price: $365
Release Date: Wednesday 18th May 2022 at 7pm (AEST)
What People Are Saying
“Not many aged spirits can beat this these days. Old Macallans are in sight (1950s).”
93 Points
— Serge Valentin, WhiskyFun
“Extremely well-balanced, and delicious as well. Another absolute winner from Old Master Spirits.”
93 Points
— Martin Eber, Time for Whisky
The Process
The journey with Domaine Pasquet in selecting this fine spirit from cask to bottle in France.
Domaine Tribot - The Tribot heritage family residence
Entrance to the stone-walled ancestral cellar that has held casks for generations
Looking inside one of two Tribot ancestral cellars
View looking out from within one of the Tribot cellars
Artist Fai’s original artwork of the Domaine for the label
First photo of the final product, bottled and labelled
