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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.
Marancheville Lot 14-45 is a blend of very old eaux-de-vie from 1914 and 1945 harvests, offering a unique aromatic palette which takes you into an incomparable taste universe. The aromas of precious wood, wax, dried flower petals gently transport us to the last century.
Tiffon Cuvée Quart de Siècle is a blend of old Cognacs aged at least 25 years, rigorously chosen by the Cellar Master.
The year 2001 marked the beginning of the new millennium by starting on a Monday, as the beginning of a new era. In the vineyards, this new millennium has delivered an excellent first vintage. The winter was cold and rainy and the summer scorching with cold temperatures at night. These climatological conditions allowed optimal ripening of the grapes, which developed rich...
KELT XO is the legend that launched the KELT company. The KELT XO is a very complex blend of 21 different venerable Grande Champagne cognacs which combine to make this XO a quality well above its grade. 3 Months Sea Voyage: During the Tour du Monde each molecule of the cognac is in contact with wood repeatedly as the cognac is washed around in the barrels. This produces a...
Vallein-Tercinier Lot 52 Grande Champagne is a Cognac which aged for a few months in new oak barrels in a dry cellar before continuing its maturation in red oak barrels in a humid cellar, this version was put in demijohn in 2010 in order to preserve all the intensity of its fruitiness. Only 60 bottles were produced in 2023 at a natural strength of 43.9%.
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.
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.
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.