V.45 Petite Champagne Cognac
War time Cognac • Natural Strength 45.2% • Distilled: 1945 • Limited to 24 bottles • Release Date: 31st October 2024 • RRP: $1299
Unfiltered and bottled at natural strength. Spectacularly balanced with with an abundance of tropical fruit notes, specifically guava, green mango, pineapple and feijoa. Along with the perfect amount of spice, nuttiness and oak. Our scarcest release to date.
The Origin
In the 1870s Founder Mederic Tiffon distilled his first Tiffon eau de vie in Jarnac, France. He founded Cognac Tiffon in 1875, close to other notable Cognac houses such as Bisquit and Courvoisier. He continued to perfect his craft and in 1919 his niece Edith Rousseau and her Norwegian Husband Sverre Braastad took over the family business known then as, Etablissements Tiffon.
Today Cognac Tiffon is still family owned and run by fourth generation, who continue to harvest grapes, distil cognac and care for the maturing stock from previous generations in the heart of Cognac.
Known globally as Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc is an Italian grape varietal that now constitutes approximately 98% of Cognac vineyards, prized for its high yield. It is renowned for its long aging potential and light, floral profile. The grapes used for this particular Cognac survived World War II and were harvested in late 1945.
Ugni Blanc
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Vibrant. Tropical fruits, guava, green mango, pineapple, feijoa and a burst of watermelon. Bubblegum and lemon tart.
Taste:
Viscous. More tropical fruit, brazil nut, walnut, well integrated spice and oak.
Finish:
Sweet citrus, sage and jam. Long length.
“Very, very, very, very, very great Petite Champagne. The epitome of a malternative spirit.”
— Serge Valentin, WhiskyFun (93 points)
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