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Bourgoin 1994 Cognac XO 22 Ans
Cognac
Bourgoin // Cognac, France
This cognac hails from a 222-acre estate which has been producing cognac in the Charentais village of Tarsac since the 1930s. Bourgoin is committed to “natural” production methods, which in this sense means they only produce single cask bottlings at cask strength, with no filtration or any additional ingredients such as coloring or sugar/dosage. This eau de vie is made with 100% ugni blanc grapes grown in the Fins Bois, and it is finished in 10-liter micro barriques. Note: ABV will differ among bottlings.
This review sample is based on 55.3% ABV. Also note, cost is based on 376 mL bottle. .
This cognac hails from a 222-acre estate which has been producing cognac in the Charentais village of Tarsac since the 1930s. Bourgoin is committed to “natural” production methods, which in this sense means they only produce single cask bottlings at cask strength, with no filtration or any additional ingredients such as coloring or sugar/dosage. This eau de vie is made with 100% ugni blanc grapes grown in the Fins Bois, and it is finished in 10-liter micro barriques. Note: ABV will differ among bottlings. This review sample is based on 55.3% ABV. Also note, cost is based on 376 mL bottle.
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age22 Year
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Cost
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abv55.3
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CognacBrandy distilled in a delimited region within France from specific grapes. Must be double-distilled to no higher than 72% abv. Required to be aged in oak for at least 2 years. Also, if labeled as the following, minimum aging is: VS-2 years, VSOP-4 years, Napoléon 6 years, XO-10 years (as of April 2018).
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Cask Typefinished in micro-barriques
Tasting Notes
"Though this is a rather earthy style of cognac, likely owing to the finishing process, bright, seductive flavors of malted chocolate, apricot and fresh fig punch through that surface. A hint of black tea adds to the earthiness, but the flavor combination never gets too bitter, rather more hot and spicy toward the finish. This cognac tastes much more youthful than 22 years, which might disappoint the "age matters" crowd, but delight those who prefer to explore unusual releases. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
85