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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.
Mauxion Bons Bois 1900 is an exceptional Bons Bois Cognac, a region that rarely appears in selections. These sandy soils near the ocean have a great souplesse.
To celebrate its 115th anniversary, Maison Bache-Gabrielsen has created Liberté. This Cognac in a limited edition of 500 bottles is an exclusive blend of two Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie dating from 1944 and 1945. Each has spent more than 70 years in oak barrels to reveal delicate and harmonious aromas.
A showcase of exceptional elegance, Braastad XXO is crafted from carefully selected eaux-de-vie aged for at least 14 years for the youngest, far exceeding the requirements of its classification. The nose reveals a deep and refined aromatic profile, with notes of candied fruits, fig, honey, gentle spices, and chocolate. On the palate, the texture is broad, silky, and...
Frapin 15 Years Old is a blend of cognacs from wet and dry cellars to obtain roundness and suppleness as well as finesse and elegance. This Cognac XO "brut de cas" is passed directly from the barrel to the bottle at 45.3%, giving it strength and complexity.
Made from the finest eaux-de-vie from the Marancheville cellars, Lot 70 has been carefully crafted over decades under the watchful family supervision of two cellar masters, Grégoire and Laurent. This 100% Grande Champagne cognac, in authentic Marancheville style, is positioned between the XO and the prestigious Lot...
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.
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!”
This Cognac Grande Champagne is produced by the Dudognon family. It was distilled over a wood fire to obtain a unique eau-de-vie. It has improved for years in an oak barrel. The Old Vintage Collection presents original and carefully selected eaux-de-vie. This Cognac is offered in a limited edition N°1 of 800 bottles.