fosmith Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/18/2020 at 1:44 PM, DeepCover said: This was has gotten decent reviews and I was in the mood for something new. It was on the shelf at TW today, so why not? I’m looking forward to trying it out. I had the Lot 76 as part of this set of minis. It was pretty good (I would describe it as elegant) but the '53 and especially the '29 were amazing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 1:54 PM, fosmith said: I had the Lot 76 as part of this set of minis. It was pretty good (I would describe it as elegant) but the '53 and especially the '29 were amazing! I’ve been very pleased with the 76. It’s become my go-to quarantine bottle since I bought it. That said, I’ve heard amazing things about the ‘53 and ‘29. Maybe someday! FWIW I’d still take the Maison Surrenne XO over the Tesseron 76. The Maison Surrenne XO is the best cognac I’ve had so far. Too bad it’s so tough to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_That_Fancy Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I’m not a Congac drinker or knowledgeable on any of it tbh. I friend found this laying around and offered it to me. I told them I’d look to see what it’s worth and give them a fair price for it. Anyone here have a guess-timate? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 59 minutes ago, Not_That_Fancy said: I’m not a Congac drinker or knowledgeable on any of it tbh. I friend found this laying around and offered it to me. I told them I’d look to see what it’s worth and give them a fair price for it. Anyone here have a guess-timate? I've got a couple of standard bottles from that time period… one with a $9.99 price tag still on the screw cap. I remember having to go a a bullet-proof store in a sketchy part of town to get these. Pure sugar, but not undrinkable. Looks like your bottle is going to taste like cork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I picked this one up to try out during the holiday weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyBlender Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, DeepCover said: I picked this one up to try out during the holiday weekend. @DeepCover, OH-MY-GOD (sorry to shout), I can't believe you landed that!!!! I absolutely LOVE the Jean Fillioux Tres Vieux Cognac. Where the heck did you find it? I've been looking for some Jean Fillioux and haven't seen any in quite a while. Can't wait to get your feedback after this weekend. Cheers my friend, and drink well! Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 13 hours ago, WhiskeyBlender said: @DeepCover, OH-MY-GOD (sorry to shout), I can't believe you landed that!!!! I absolutely LOVE the Jean Fillioux Tres Vieux Cognac. Where the heck did you find it? I've been looking for some Jean Fillioux and haven't seen any in quite a while. Can't wait to get your feedback after this weekend. Cheers my friend, and drink well! Nancy Wow! I was already excited to try this one out, but after this ringing endorsement I can’t wait. I found it at Spec’s near downtown Houston (referred to by some locals as the mothership). That’s the only place I’ve seen it. After falling in love with the impossible to find Maison Surrenne XO, I’ve been searching for a comparable champagne cognac. This seemed like a good candidate. They had a Normandin-Mercier XO, but I went with this one. Most likely I will give this one a shot tonight. I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend and cheers to you as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn.20 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hey all, had a couple questions about Francis Darroze Armagnacs and hoping you can help me out. My wife's dad had a couple of bottles in his cellar that I am having trouble finding information on. Looks like both were bottled in 1983, but there is one that shows "distilled 1928" and one that shows "distilled 1932". Any help is much appreciated! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tanstaafl2 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 In my continuing search for something a bit unusual I recently picked up a new bottle of Marc de Bourgogne from Julien Guillot. A single cask release from 2002 making it around 17-18yo (although no specific age is given) and bottled at a low cask strength of only 81 proof. Quite enjoyable with an interesting refined taste due to extended aging of the usual funk found in this style of brandy. Biggest downside is cost that would make it an unlikely repeat buy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Hello! Bit of a random urgent topic but could someone tell me how old this is? I understand that cognac generally doesn’t improve over time but I accidentally broke the seal, I can barely find anything like it online and just wondered if anyone knew? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 No idea how old it is but a basic Martell VS isn't likely to be very unique, even in the rather interesting "pocket size" format. Since it is now open you should give it a try and see if you like it. As you say it isn't going to get any better just sitting in the bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 23 hours ago, Niner said: Hello! Bit of a random urgent topic but could someone tell me how old this is? I understand that cognac generally doesn’t improve over time but I accidentally broke the seal, I can barely find anything like it online and just wondered if anyone knew? Cheers As a VS it's between 2 and 4 years old when it's bottled. Distilled spirits, unlike wine, do not improve with age in the bottle. I say drink it but don't expect much. That bottle format is meant to be drunk straight from the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 That looks like something bottled for the European market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 11 hours ago, PaulO said: That looks like something bottled for the European market. At “8cl” (centiliters or about 2.7 ounces) it most definitely was for a market outside the US. I doubt you can import a bottle that size here and the TTB would likely go apeshit over putting “pocket size” on the label! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Picked these up today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Phil T said: Picked these up today. Those look good. I like Delord. I just wish they didn't proof them down to 40%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 57 minutes ago, fosmith said: Those look good. I like Delord. I just wish they didn't proof them down to 40%. As an easy drinking after dinner enjoyment, I'm glad the proof is not higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 7:52 AM, Phil T said: As an easy drinking after dinner enjoyment, I'm glad the proof is not higher. You make a good point. Every proof level has its place. Delord 25 was my gateway to Armagnac. So much better and more "bourbon like" than any brandy I'd previously had. Then I went down the rabbit hole of L'Encantada - barrel proof, single barrel Armagnacs from very small producers. Kind of like going from Basil Hayden to Stagg Jr. and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Hugely more flavorful and complex but sometimes something less challenging and easier to sip just fits the bill. So, maybe it's time to crack another bottle of Delord 25... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Was offered an opportunity to purchase Armagnacs from a long list apparently sourced from the importer arm of Darroze. Not really interested in the older (and very expensive) bottles but was curious if anybody had any experience with these to offer an opinion. Maybe be a little esoteric for most people. Certainly was for me! My interest starts to end quickly as you approach $200. 2005 DOMAINE DE PAGUY à Betbezer 50.0% $130 2004 DOMAINE DE RIESTON à Perquie 49.4% $130 2003 DOMAINE DE MONTURON au Bourdalat 50.0% $130 2002 DOMAINE DE PAGUY à Betbezer 50.0% $130 2001 DOMAINE DE MARTIN à Hontanx 49.0% $135 2000 DOMAINE DE SALIE au Frêche 50.0% $140 1999 DOMAINE DE POUTEOU à Lannemaignan 48.8% $140 1998 DOMAINE DE MARTIN à Hontanx 48.6% $145 1997 DOMAINE DE MARTIN à Hontanx 48.9% $150 1996 DOMAINE DE SALIE au Frêche 48.8% $155 1995 DOMAINE DE PETIT LASSIS à Créon d'Armagnac 50.0% $160 1994 DOMAINE DE RIESTON à Perquie 49.2% $160 1993 DOMAINE DE SALIE au Frêche 49.4% $160 1992 DOMAINE DE MARTIN à Hontanx 50.0% $170 1991 DOMAINE DE LAMARQUETTE à Castandet 48.7% $170 1990 DOMAINE DE PETIT LASSIS à Créon d'Armagnac 49.5% $180 1989 CHÂTEAU DE LAHITTE à Courrensan 47.5% $190 1988 CHÂTEAU DE LAHITTE à Courrensan 47.5% $190 1987 DOMAINE DE LA POSTE à Condom (Armagnac-Ténarèze) 47.8% $195 1986 CHÂTEAU DE LAHITTE à Courrensan 46.5% $200 1985 DOMAINE DE BELLAIR à Cravancères 47.7% $220 1984 DOMAINE DE BELLAIR à Cravancères 48.0% $230 1983 DOMAINE DE LAGARDENNE à Larée 50.0% $230 1982 CHÂTEAU DE LAHITTE à Courrensan 48.0% $230 1981 CHÂTEAU DE LAHITTE à Courrensan 46.0% $240 1980 DOMAINE DE BELLAIR à Cravancères 48.5% $240 1979 DOMAINE LE TUC à Lagraulas 49.0% $245 1978 DOMAINE LE TUC à Lagraulas 48.6% $255 1975 DOMAINE DE RIMAILLO à Urgosse 43.0% $289 1974 DOMAINE DE LA POSTE à Condom (Armagnac-Ténarèze) 48.2% $305 1973 DOMAINE DE LA POSTE à Condom (Armagnac-Ténarèze) 47.8% $320 1972 CHÂTEAU DE GAUBE à Gaube 43.4% $340 1971 CHÂTEAU DE GAUBE à Gaube 42.2% $350 1970 DOMAINE DE BELLAIR à Cravancères 44.2% $390 1969 DOMAINE DE BELLAIR à Cravancères 45.4% $450 1968 DOMAINE DE BELLAIR à Cravancères 42.8% $450 1967 DOMAINE DE BELLAIR à Cravancères 42.0% $465 1966 CHÂTEAU DE GAUBE à Gaube 44.2% $485 1964 CHATEAU DE GAUBE à Perquie 42.6% $590 1963 CHATEAU DE GAUBE à Perquie 45.6% $599 1962 CHATEAU DE GAUBE à Perquie 43.0% $629 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 @WhiskeyBlender hey I finally found a local source of cider that also ages and bottles there apple brandy close to my wife’s place. The first video in the Facebook video t about 1:30 in shows the distillation process. The guy has a mobile still that he uses a tractor to transport among the local villages for people to distill there cider. I thought it was a cool process. There 15 year old brandy was 30€ for a 500ML and pretty good. They age on site, exclusively in wine barrels. https://m.facebook.com/pg/montvine/videos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 3:17 PM, Phil T said: Picked these up today. Am I wrong in assuming that one of the Delords is your birth year and the other is your graduation year of HS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I picked this bottle up on Friday. I love the Delord 25 year. My next purchase needs to be their vintage offerings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 17 hours ago, DeepCover said: Am I wrong in assuming that one of the Delords is your birth year and the other is your graduation year of HS? Yes, you are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Phil T said: Yes, you are wrong. Haha! Hey, fair enough. I hope that wasn’t too intrusive. I couldn’t help but notice the similarities because I was born in ‘75 and graduated from HS in ‘93. I definitely plan on picking up a Delord ‘75 in the near future for that very reason, and also because I’m sure it’s awesome. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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