Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac

Appearance: Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac graces the glass with a captivating deep amber hue, offering a visual prelude to the complexity and maturity within. Aroma: The nose is met with an enchanting bouquet that combines the sweetness of caramelized fruits with the warmth of subtle spices. Delicate notes of dried fruits dance alongside a touch of oak, creating an intricate olfactory tapestry. Palate: Sip and savor the velvety elixir as it caresses the palate. The taste profile unfolds with a symphony of flavors, featuring the richness of caramelized fruits, hints of vanilla, and a subtle warmth that resonates harmoniously. The integration of eaux-de-vie from Petite Champagne and Fins Bois showcases the artistry of the Merlet Brothers, resulting in a refined and complex blend. Finish: Merlet Brothers Blend Cognac concludes with a lingering finish that echoes the exquisite balance of the spirit. The warmth persists, leaving behind a sense of satisfaction and a desire for another sip.

Cognac is a specific type of brandy produced from distilled white wine. It must be distilled twice, using copper pot stills, and aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of two years. Cognac's distillation season lasts from October 1 through March 31, a five-month annual window.Cognac is distilled twice in onion-shaped copper pot stills (called alembic charentais), but unlike whisky, there is a strict timetable enforced. In the Cognac region, distillation begins towards the end of November, and must be finished by 31 March the following year.Cognac traces its origins to the 17th century, when wines of the Charente region were distilled to withstand shipment to distant European ports. In time, the brandy from the Cognac district in the centre of the Charente was recognized as superior and its production strictly regulated.
Cognac is the result of blending at least two different aged eaux-de-vie together. These could be the product of two different vintages from the same vineyard or produced from different vineyards on the same year.
XO, the acronym for “Extra Old”, denotes a complex blend of many eaux-de-vie, the youngest of which has been aged for at least ten years in a barrel. It is now known as the 'gold standard' in cognac.
An eau-de-vie must spend a minimum of two years ageing before it can be termed cognac, but generally spends two years and three months or two years and six months as the eau-de-vie is distilled from November until March but confusingly, a cognac's age is counted from its second birthday, which is deemed to be on 1st ...
Hors d'Age is widely considered the highest quality Cognac. This will have been aged, usually for more than 30 years but in many instances, it is difficult to tell the exact age of Cognacs in this classification as they have been around for so long.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 40%
*Please note that the ABV may vary