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Rémi Landier L72-73 Fins Bois Journal des Kirsch N. 8 – 52,5%

Jannik (Whizita Admin) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:37:03 +0000

The Rémi Landier L72-73 consists of two Fins Bois cognacs from the 1972 and 1973 vintages. These matured separately in 450-litre barrels made of Allier and Limousin oak until 1986. They were then married and left to rest in a dry cellar. In 2012, the excellent result was decanted into glass balloons, so-called demijohns, in order to transfer the "old bottle flavour" into the cognac.
With a natural cask strength of 52.5% vol. Bottled neither colored nor sweetened nor chill-filtered, stormy tropical notes collide with fine minerality and nougat melt.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Hints of Williams pear, roasted almonds, peach and apricot meet a strong minerality that is reminiscent of a mature GG Riesling TBA from the best location. The bouquet is complemented by notes of fresh grape must, grape seeds and wax that is reminiscent of an oil candle.
Palate: An intense, tropical opening with notes of freshly grated coconut, almond mousse, pear and dried vanilla. Ripe mango and fresh grass join in, accompanied by passion fruit and a nougat taste that is familiar from Swiss pralines.
Aftertaste: Long-lasting and very tropical.

Der Eintrag Rémi Landier L72-73 Fins Bois Journal des Kirsch N. 8 – 52,5% erschien zuerst unter Flickenschild Whisky & Zigarren: WHIZITA.

Jean-Luc Pasquet Lot 81 Journal des Kirsch N. 7 – 52,5%

Alexander Gutermann — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:57:19 +0000

With the single casks in the Journal des Kirsch series, we report on the experiences that French spirits have to offer: Excitement, surprise, great pleasure and variety. The latter is particularly true of the seventh edition: the innovative Jean-Luc Pasquet L81.

A cognac traditionally produced by the Jean-Luc Pasquet family business from Fins Bois grapes, this treasure of a spirit was transferred to a freshly emptied C<>H Hampden cask after maturing for over 40 years in French oak. The result? An unprecedented dynamic between ester and rancio notes that reaches a new level of flavour.

In return, the experimental Eau de Vie de Vin is happy to renounce its legal status as a cognac. This is reserved for brandies from the region, which are matured in French Limousin and Tronçais oak barrels or barrels pre-aged with grape products such as wine, sherry or port.

This remarkable single cask was bottled at natural cask strength and without additives in 318 bottles. At a high 52.5% vol., the interplay of French oak and Hampden cask comes into its own. Classic Rancio notes are complemented for the first time by ester notes characteristic of the Jamaican rum icon, which lend fruity and tropical accents.

Der Eintrag Jean-Luc Pasquet Lot 81 Journal des Kirsch N. 7 – 52,5% erschien zuerst unter Flickenschild Whisky & Zigarren: WHIZITA.

Maxime Trijol 1972 Petite Champagne – 47,3%

Jannik (Whizita Admin) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:06:16 +0000

The Maxime Trijol 1972 leads into the eye of a tropical storm: incomparable notes of mango and passion fruit coat the palate with a mouth-filling, waxy consistency. A profile that was not to be expected from the small plot in Petite Champagne. The renowned house Trijol has been guarding the cognac jewel since 1972. Half a century later, it was bottled in late summer 2023 - cask strength, without additives and not chill-filtered for full, top-class enjoyment.

Der Eintrag Maxime Trijol 1972 Petite Champagne – 47,3% erschien zuerst unter Flickenschild Whisky & Zigarren: WHIZITA.