Happy 2019,
Today is the first tasting session of 2019. It's nice to meet everyone again and getting refreshed with talking and joking around.
Single estate XO Cognac from Frapin, one of the most well respected Cognac houses in the Grande Champagne region. Floral and fruit filled with a rich, long finish, the XO is well balanced and absolutely delicious.
Opening aroma is assertive as zesty notes of pine, oak and parchment dominate; aeration serves to enhance the oak by introducing a fine caramel/toffee component. Palate entry is fruity, almost jammy and sweet; at midpalate, the smooth, satiny, creamy texture provides one of the highlights along with beguiling flavors of cocoa, chocolate cake frosting, butter cream and walnut. Concludes elegantly. Nothing less than one of the greatest grape brandies I've ever tasted.
Bottle: Frapin XO
Location: Armik's Place
Price: $125
Today is the first tasting session of 2019. It's nice to meet everyone again and getting refreshed with talking and joking around.
Single estate XO Cognac from Frapin, one of the most well respected Cognac houses in the Grande Champagne region. Floral and fruit filled with a rich, long finish, the XO is well balanced and absolutely delicious.
Opening aroma is assertive as zesty notes of pine, oak and parchment dominate; aeration serves to enhance the oak by introducing a fine caramel/toffee component. Palate entry is fruity, almost jammy and sweet; at midpalate, the smooth, satiny, creamy texture provides one of the highlights along with beguiling flavors of cocoa, chocolate cake frosting, butter cream and walnut. Concludes elegantly. Nothing less than one of the greatest grape brandies I've ever tasted.
Bottle: Frapin XO
Location: Armik's Place
Price: $125
| Points | Aroma | Taste |
| Emil | 9 | 8.5 |
| Gagik | ||
| Pat | 9 | 9 |
| Greg | 9 | 9 |
| Arin S | 9 | 8.5 |
| Armik | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Saro | 9 | 9 |
| Shavo | 9 | 9 |
| Arin A | 9 | 9 |
| Average | 9.07 | 8.81 |
| Adjusted VPP Index | $11.02 | $11.38 |
Comments
Post a Comment