10 years old Bois Ordinaires Ile d'Oléron Grosperrin Cognac

Tasting notes :

Nose : invigorating notes of sea spray, mimosa and warm sand, reminiscent the aromas of the Côte Sauvage.

Palate : a gourmet and saline balance, with aromas of macerated grapes, white fruit and fresher, pastry notes.

Finish : a beautiful tension behind the fruity typical of the Oléron terroir.

Oléron Island, an authentic terroir :

Aged for 5 years in French old casks in a dry cellar and a further 5 years in a humid cellar, this exceptional Cognac comes from the commune of Saint-Pierre d'Oléron. The Family Estate where this Cognac was produced is now one of the largest on the island. This little-known was once an important production area. It's exceptional in many ways. The sandy soils and and salt-laden winds give the Cognac its sought-after maritime accents.

A rigorous artisanal approach :
the expression of Grosperrin Cognac lies in the "the unadorned expression of the Charente's heritage". Guilhem Grosperrin, the Cognac craftsman, travels the land Charente from year to year, and is enriched by exceptional discoveries and encounters, particularly from family heirlooms and confidential successions. The preservation traditional know-how is cultivated by these loyal relationships that capture the uniqueness of each vintage Cognac and exceptional batch.

Turning craftsmanship into art :
Aged and meticulously blended in a restored 19th century cellar on the banks of the Charente river in Saintes, Grosperrin Cognac are works of art, crafted with respect for their history to better reveal it. Each batch is the living testimony of a parcel of land, a terroir, a cask, a history and a family.