Felt like trying something different, so I opened this sample I'd held onto for a while from TWE. I'm clueless about cognac, beyond knowing it's grape-based and must originate from the Cognac region to bear the name (good job, France, with that monopoly). After an hour of sipping, one thing was abundantly clear: the aroma was absolutely incredible! It was a full-blown assault of jasmine and white grapes. The glass was over a foot away, yet the scent filled the space. Based on aroma alone, it deserves a 6 out of 5 stars. The palate is a step down. The jasmine doesn't carry over, but a woody character emerges. You can sense its age, yet it avoids tasting like raw oak. I paid $10 for a 3cl sample, and it was worth every cent. Since it bypasses the tariffs, I might even consider buying a full bottle.
Bache Gabrielsen Sérénité Extra Grande Champagne Cognac
Brandy Cognac Grande Champagne No age statement 40% ABV
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Bache-Gabrielsen, a family-owned cognac estate established in 1905, is situated in the Grande Champagne region. While presenting a rustic exterior, their production facility is state-of-the-art. Sérénité is a blend composed of 85% ugni blanc and 15% folle blanche varietals. Aged in Limousin casks, the distillates average 30 years, with some components reaching 50 years in the final mix.
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Excellent spirit with notes of white grapes, blossoms, violets, jasmine, chocolate confections, caramel, barrel spices, bananas, and pineapples.
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