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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. de Fussigny Vintage 1985 Grande Champagne is a rare and exceptional cognac, with only 150 bottles available in this very limited edition. Bottled in 2022, this Cognac from Grande Champagne faithfully reflects the unique characteristics of this terroir and vintage.
Elegance and spices – Stewed fruits, roasted notes (chocolate) and spices as white pepper. Sweet and brilliant finale. Colour: bright gold.
Last vintage of the 20th century ! 1999 was a tough year for Mother Nature, the Erika tanker was wrecked off the coast of Brittany and Storm Lothar raged in Western Europe. Cognac production was lucky enough to resist this tempest, although the bad weather conditions made it one of the smallest productions of the century, and therefore one of the rarest.
The iconic Cognac from the Maison François Voyer, the word "Gold" was added following the various tasting competitions won around the world. It is a blend of old Cognacs that have spent 20 to 30 years of aging in oak barrels.
Since 1800, eight generations of the Hennessy Family have retained seven generations of the Fillioux family as their Master Blenders. Gilles Hennessy and Yann Fillioux have revivived a Private Hennessy Blend, originally created in 1865 to celebrate the Hennessy Company’s first Centenary.
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!”
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.
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.