Raymond Ragnaud 1991 - Vintage Cognac

Description

A Cognac distilled from the 1991 harvest only and composed of Grande Champagne Cognac exclusively. The house Raymond Ragnaud has a unique collection of vintages from 1990 to 2006 without interruption. To preserve their authenticity, no caramel, wood or sugar is added. Only a slight reduction with distilled water is carried out, with no pressure filtration or chilling.  Like all Cognacs from the house of Raymond Ragnaud, this 1991 vintage is made from grapes grown exclusively in the prestigious Grande Champagne cru, a sumptuous blend of eaux-de-vie from the 1991 harvest. The bottle format is fairly classic and faithful to tradition, while a fairly exhaustive label concerning product details will attract the most discerning connoisseurs.  Behind a beautiful golden amber color, this Cognac opens with a full, fragrant nose, perfectly illustrating the terroir of Grande Champagne: aromas of leather, plum, muscat grapes and tobacco dominate. There's also a hint of white pepper and a chalky mineral note, recalling the chalky, mineral soils of Grande Champagne and adding complexity.   The palate is rich and unctuous, with a mouth-filling texture. Notes of cherries in alcohol, caramel, plums, Secs and candied fruits take hold. A hint of cigar smoke mingles with delicious floral and honeyed scents. A few earthy, iodized notes also make their appearance. The finish lingers on smoky, woody and gingerbread notes. Powerful and racy, a first-rate digestif!

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