Hermitage 1968 Petite Champagne Cognac
Just arrived – Hermitage 1968 Petite Champagne Cognac. The mid 1960s produced some excellent cognacs from Petite Champagne and this one is no exception. It needs to stand for a few minutes for the aromas of hazelnuts, brioche, bananas and gooseberries to develop. This is a lighter style cognac, exhibiting many flavours initially of roasted hazelnuts with brioche and a hint of lime. These develop slowly with banana, blueberries and a hint of strawberries with the zest of lime influencing the tail. Distilled 50 years ago, it is a very special treat for someone celebrating their half century in 2018. Cognacs that have been aged for decades have some very special qualities to enjoy.