Pierre Ferrand Reserve 20 Year Cognac (700 ml)

Pierre Ferrand Reserve Cognac is blended solely from aged eaux de vie produced within the 1st Cru de Cognac, specifically from the Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes grown within the Grande Champagne Cognac appellation (region) of France. Although the final spirit has no age statement, according to Guillaume Lamy, (Vice President – North America for Cognac Ferrand), this is because the spirit is blended to meet an age profile that represents a 20-year-old spirit. To maintain product consistency from year to year, the actual average age of the blended cognac will vary depending upon the cellar conditions during maturation and the interactions between the oak and the aging eaux de vie. The aroma from the glass brings forward impressions of lightly musty leather and oak spice alongside indications of dry fruit and raisins. Some lighter aromas akin to Granny Smith apples and fresh green grapes are apparent as well; but it is the darker dry fruit which is more dominant. Some honeycomb reaches up into the breezes giving an impression of light sweetness, and impressions of almond and crushed walnut round out the aroma.