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The Maison Normandin-Mercier is a renowned family-run house specializing in high-end Cognacs, combining tradition and excellence since its foundation in 1872. Located in Dompierre-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle, it benefits from the maritime influence that imparts a unique character to its eaux-de-vie.
Committed to an artisanal and terroir-driven approach, the house exclusively selects Cognacs from the prestigious Petite Champagne and Grande Champagne appellations, known for their finesse and exceptional aging potential. Normandin-Mercier Cognacs age slowly in humid cellars, developing complex aromas and a smooth texture.
Each cuvée is distinguished by its elegance and balance, offering notes of dried fruits, vanilla, white flowers, and delicate spices, with a remarkable length on the palate. Dedicated to traditional methods, the house favors extended aging in French oak barrels, allowing its Cognacs to reach unparalleled maturity and depth.
With its expertise passed down through generations, Maison Normandin-Mercier is now recognized for its exceptional Cognacs, sought after by enthusiasts and connoisseurs looking for authenticity and refinement.
A.E. Dor Vieille Reserve N°10 is a family treasure of a few « bonbonnes » discovered a short time ago, in a small cellar on a property located in Grande Champagne near Lignière-Sonneville. This “brut de fut” reserve was collected in glass « bonbonnes », at its fullness in 1962 having reached its 41.5% after a long and slow evaporation. Floral aromas. In the mouth, it...
Maxime Trijol Fins Bois 1975 is a rich vintage and bears witness to the beautiful complexity of the Cognac terroir through its subtle notes: violet, notes of "fresh hazelnut" or even roasted hazelnut are melted with the notes of wood.
Vallein-Tercinier Lot 83 Petite Champagne is a very old Cognac distilled in 1983 from vines located on the Petite Champagne Cru. The eau-de-vie aged in oak barrels until 2023. Limited edition of 570 bottles.
At each stage of the tasting, Oban surprises with its character halfway between land and sea. It is a reflection of the terroir from which this malt comes: the Western Highlands. To accentuate the flavors of iodine and sea air during Oban's second maturation, its master distiller chose Fino Montilla casks, which enhance the elegance of the malt with delicate, woody notes.
Vallein-Tercinier Hors D'Age is a blend of Petite and Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie which have aged for more than 40 years in oak barrels. A Cognac with rancio, power and a lot of length in the mouth. Delicate woody and vanilla notes then spicy.
Jean Fillioux N°1 is an exceptional and ultra-confidential Cognac over 60 years old. Only a hundred bottles are offered for sale each year.
Remarkable aromas of dried fruits, notes of toasted almonds and spices. Very delicate tannins, with incredible length on the palate. “A first step into Paradise!”
Audry Memorial is a blend of Grande and Petite Champagne eaux-de-vie, more commonly known as Fine Champagne. The youngest Cognacs in the blend are 30 years old and the oldest 60 years old.
On the nose ample and complex aromatic palette: green pepper and fresh apple then rich scents of spice, tobacco, roasted coffee, cocoa and finally rancio...