Normandin Mercier XO 30 yrs 40% 700ml Size::6 Bottle Case spice and Italian bitters

spice and Italian bitters

The colour is much deeper than the classic Muscat displaying a totally opaque black sienna brown core with a deep olive green walnut brown hue

framed by a powdery structure

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a short 5 day cool maceration with fermentation starting naturally thereafter – the vinification is usually about 20 days and there is no post-fermentation heating

Normandin Mercier XO 30 yrs 40% 700ml Size::6 Bottle Case spice and Italian bittersFirst Vineyard of Cognac. Full and soft spirit although having preserved a certain ardour thanks to its ageing in red barrels (trunks). Tasting Notes: Eye: Amber highlights. Nose: A fruity dominance, with nutty almonds, dried fruit, canned fruit and citrus fruit. Spices include cinnamon and vanilla and there are notes of honey, toffee, rancio notes, chocolate, dried grass and tobacco. Palate: Full and round, dried fruit, spices, woody a long finish.