ST SAUVANT COGNAC NO: 2

ABOUT

Sélection Saint Sauvant is a blend of cognacs from the Merlet family that have reached their optimum maturity. Developed by Gilles and his sons, Pierre and Luc, fifth generation of Merlet Distillers, each blend is unique and produced in limited series. It is the result of an expert and rigorous selection resulting from a remarkable family heritage.

METHOD

A number is affixed to each new blend and guarantees the rarity of an exceptional Cognac. Bottled in 2016, Blend N°2 is made up of: very old blended cognacs (12%), 10-year-old Petite Champagne (30.4%), 10-year- old Grande Champagne (10.2%), Fins Bois 2001 (10.7%), Petite Champagne 1993 (10.2%), Fins Bois 1992 (10.1%), Borderies 1984 (4%), Petite Champagne 1971 and 1973 blended (8%) and Fins Bois 1948 (4 .3%).

TASTE & AROMA

The nose is intense and complex, dominated by spices (vanilla, Sechuan pepper and cinnamon) and a touch of wood. Then comes the ripe fruit (apricot, candied orange), followed by some floral notes (Jasmine). The palate is suave, round and finely woody.

RECOMMENDED SERVES

Enjoy neat