Hermitage 1958 Borderies Cognac
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Cognac Masters 2018 – Gold Medal
Borderies is the smallest cru of Cognac but produces some of the nicest flavours, especially amongst the older cognacs from the region. This has flavours of cashew nuts, raisins, medlars and cinnamon and there is a good rancio from more than 40 years of barrel ageing.
- Cru:
- Borderies
- Volume (cl):
- 70 cl
- Vintage / Age:
- 1958
- % Alcohol:
- 42%
- Packaging:
- Presentation Box
Additional Information
- Aroma:
- Juniper berries, roast pheasant skin, cashew nuts and dried hay with a hint of mace and other dried spices.
- Ageing:
- Aged in oak barrels for many years. Borderies cognacs mature faster than those from the Champagnes.
- Distillation:
- This would have been made on a smaller still, probably between 15 - 20 hectolitres.
- Flavour:
- Rich flavours of stewed plums, dried currants, medlars, cashew nuts and cinnamon.
- Grape Variety:
- Ugni Blanc
- Reduction & Strength:
- No reduction.
- Viticulture:
- The cru can provide a variety of different flavours from the silica and clay soil. Dark toffee and nutty qualities can be found in the older cognacs.
