Normandin Mercier Tres Vieille 100+ yrs (1880-1914) GC 40% 700ml cahors-aoc textural and interesting with food

textural and interesting with food (rather than all those vapid

Only the old vines were selected this year

and typically trades for $80-100 per bottle

and framed palate

Normandin Mercier Tres Vieille 100+ yrs (1880-1914) GC 40% 700ml cahors-aoc textural and interesting with foodThe average age of the cognacs in this extraordinary Grande Champagne assemblage is at least 70 years, the oldest dating to 1872 when the Normandin Mercier house was first founded. What little remains of this original stock continue to age in very old oak, undisturbed. The combination is a truly outstanding cognac with profound aromas and a subtle, soft "rancio" in its perfectly balanced rich, long taste of incomparable smoothness. Its 40% alcoholic