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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.
Courvoisier XO is a blend of mature and refined cognacs, recognized as one of the best XO in the world. A selection from the cellar master, composed of mature eaux-de-vie, to sublimate all the complexity and richness of the aromas of cognac.
Courvoisier XO Royal is a blend inspired by the historic cognacs of Maison Courvoisier that have honored the royal courts of Europe. In the early 1900s, King Edward VII of Great Britain even ordered his own blend, Edward VII Reserve, a few bottles of which are still in the Paradis cellar in Jarnac. This is the starting point for the Master Blender, Patrice Pinet, to revive...
Prunier XXO is a blend of two vintage Brut de Fût eaux-de-vie from Fins Bois from 1992 and 1996, resulting from aging in humid cellars. The two eaux-de-vie were stored in barrels sealed by a bailiff, which gives a total and transparent guarantee of their aging period. Limited edition of 500 numbered bottles.
Courvoisier Initiale Extra is a rare and elegant blend of eaux-de-vie that perfectly blends Grande Champagne and Borderies crus with a touch of Petite Champagne distilled on lees for complexity, depth and length in the mouth. This extraordinary blend has aged up to 50 years and beyond.
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.
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.
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.