Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac
- Distillery
- Michel Forgeron
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £87.25
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Vanilla, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Michel Forgeron's Barrique 96 is a single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac aged for two to three decades, representing the best terroir of the region's chalk-rich soils. The extended maturation in oak has developed layers of dried stone fruits, honeyed warmth, and subtle spice, with an underlying richness that speaks to its age and provenance. The palate is silky and complex, with developing notes of caramel, leather, and toasted nuts that linger long into the finish. This is a contemplative Cognac for those seeking the depth that only decades of patient aging can provide.
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Michel Forgeron Barrique 96 Grande Champagne Cognac is a from Michel Forgeron (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Michel Forgeron's Barrique 96 is a single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac aged for two to three decades, representing the best terroir of the region's chalk-rich soils. The extended maturation in oak has developed layers of dried stone fruits, honeyed warmth, and subtle spice, with an underlying richness that speaks to its age and provenance. The palate is silky and complex, with developing notes of caramel, leather, and toasted nuts that linger long into the finish. This is a contemplative Cognac for those seeking the depth that only decades of patient aging can provide.
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