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Rixendis'Cognac Tasting Society |
| "It takes just a little bit more to go first class"™ |
Cognac A. de Fussigny 23/03/99 One of three:
| Cognac A. de Fussigny | Selection | VSOP Fine Champagne |
XO Fine Champagne | |||
| Nose / Nez | 2 | flowery scents, hint of boisé | 2 | fruity aromas followed by hints of flowers, dry woods | 3 | a strong mix of flowery and fruity aromas, hint of spice, dry |
| Mouth / Bouche | 1 | touch of spice, short, | 1 | nutty presence, touch of sweetness, average length | 2.5 | finesse, round, longer |
| Harmony Appreciation Harmonie Appréciation |
1 | a pleasant VS | 2 | smooth, well balanced VSOP with an interesting hints of port/sherry oak finish | 2.5 | a very good XO where the nose and the mouth co-exist in harmony and pleasure |
| total | 4/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Two of three:
| Cognac A. de Fussigny | Vieille Reserve Fine Champagne | Très Vieille Grande Champagne | A Cigare Blend Special Reserve Fine Champagne | |||
| Nose / Nez | 2 | flowery, smoky, with presence of vanilla | 3.5 | flowers and fruits with spicy characteristics offer a feast for the nose. Touches of smoky woods present. | 2.5 | nutty aromas mix well with woody hints, trace of chocolate |
| Mouth / Bouche | 2 | dry, hints of cacao, round, good length | 3.5 | finesse and yet galore of tastes, complex, very long | 2.5 | trace of chocolate blends well with dry fruits and vanilla woods, longer |
| Harmony Appreciation Harmonie Appréciation |
2 | flowery aromas lead the way in this very good product | 3 | one of the best Grande Champagne products at 42% | 3 | rich, complex and worthy of a cigar of cup of good coffee. |
| total | 6/10 | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Three of three:
| Cognac A. de Fussigny | Ebony
Blend VSOP 40% The spirit of the Oak |
Delachane VS | ||
| Nose / Nez | 3 | Aromas of pitted fruits in port/sherry come at you strong followed by spice and cacao, hints of fresh woods | 2 | woody hints, touch of spice rounded by fresh flowery and fruity aromas |
| Mouth / Bouche | 2.5 | rich tastes dance lightly on the palate with presence of cacao, roasted coffee beans, touches of honey, longer | 2 | surprisingly smooth, round, longer |
| Harmony Appreciation Harmonie Appréciation |
4.5 | an outstanding VSOP where everything fits; aromas, taste, packaging | 2 | a very good, balanced VS |
| total | 10/10 | 6/10 |
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