Distiller Notes
The most noble, aristocratic, French heritage-oriented distilled spirit – this is cognac. Timeless in its ancestry, JCB Cognac 1969 represents nobility, respect of their French heritage, and the ultimate sensory experience. JCB desired to create the most majestic cognac ever produced, presented with the ultimate stylish and sophisticated decanter.
The cognac is a beautiful and shiny amber color. On the nose, very fine rancio. Dominant aromas are hazelnut, leather, licorice, cocoa, quince jelly. A great finesse and roundness. The high degree of alcohol is not apparent. Nice precision on the nose.The attack is powerful and rich with a distinct aroma of candied orange peels. The natural roundness of the Cognac then covers the strength of the alcohol. Great length and a finish note in harmony with the aromas of the nose. A beautiful Cognac that is typical very old cognacs of the Grande Champagne crus.
Widely regarded as the finest and most complex grape-based spirit in the world, Cognac follows rigorously strict production guidelines. It is made exclusively of wine—most commonly from Ugni Blanc—from the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions surrounding the town of Cognac in southwestern France. After a second distillation in antique copper pot stills (called charentais), the spirit is transferred to French oak barrels and aged a minimum of two years (VS). Cognac is classified by both age and region (Cru). The Grande Champagne Cru and Petite Champagne Cru, both having shallow limestone soils, are the most respected.