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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.
Audry Art VSOP is a delicate blend of cognacs aged 6 to 7 years in French oak barrels in humid cellars, from the Bons Bois, Fins Bois and Petite Champagne regions. This versatile cognac at 40% vol. can go perfectly with the most creative preparations. The label of this bottle is inspired by the works of Anne Lesca, a talented ceramist from the 5th generation of the Audry...
Maison Prunier presents an exceptional vintage Cognac, crafted exclusively from the Petite Champagne cru and distilled in 1983. After decades of ageing in oak casks, it reveals remarkable aromatic complexity: dried fruits, fine spices, blond tobacco, and elegant rancio notes. The palate is rich, silky, and perfectly balanced, with a long and persistent finish. A rare...
Hardy XO Rare is a blend of eaux-de-vie and is deliciously aged, giving a spirit of a beautiful amber color. The Canapés Palate is a continuous evolution of inspiring flavors. This Cognac smoothes irresistible aromas and a deliciously long finish.
Tiffon Cuvée Trois Quarts de Siècle (Three quarters century) is a blend of very old Cognacs aged at least 75 years, rigorously chosen by the Cellar Master.
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!”
Ancestrale is a blend of eaux-de-vie distilled by André and Abel, Pierre's father and grandfather. An exceptional cognac of rare aromatic complexity where wood and "rancio" blend together with excellence. Numbered bottles limited to 300 copies / year.
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...