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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.
Smooth and with charm Cognac – Maturity of the natural oxidization. Strong personality of its origins. Roasted notes, grilled, fresh wood (eucalyptus), dainty rancio. Colour: deep mahogany with amber reflections.
Elegance and spices – Stewed fruits, roasted notes (chocolate) and spices as white pepper. Sweet and brilliant finale. Colour: bright gold.
Maison Prunier offers these old vintage Cognacs "brut de fûts", produced in just a few hundred bottles per vintage. This edition comes from the 1977 harvest from the Borderies terroir and bottled with its natural alcohol degree. Supplied in a wooden box.
The Cigar Blend XO is distilled on lees and aged in humid cellars to give it roundness and suppleness. It pays homage to the subtle notes of “Rancio” unique to our old Cognacs. As its name suggests, it promises memorable tasting moments when paired with cigars of Latin origin.
Round and persistent, this cognac which bears the name of the portion that evaporates each year from the barrels. It manages to marry woody and first notes of "rancio" typical of old Cognacs from Grande Champagne.
A rare Cognac from the Ile d'Oleron, in fact the old Cognacs in this particular location are almost impossible to find. This maritime terroir exposed to the spray of the Atlantic Ocean gives birth to gourmet and saline eaux-de-vie.
From a carefully selected single cask, the Vallein-Tercinier Lot 96 Fins Bois Cognac showcases the full aromatic richness of the Fins Bois terroir. Distilled in 1996 and aged in French oak until bottling, it reveals an elegant and generous profile with notes of candied fruits, sweet spices, honey, and blond tobacco. The balance of strength and finesse reflects the artisanal...
Tiffon XO is a blend of old Cognacs from the best vintages that have patiently aged in the cellars of Maison Tiffon. A Cognac with a delicate nose on notes of dried fruits and vanilla. Elegant and subtle finish.
From the new Pléiade series from Maison Delamain, the Revelation Collection is a very old Grande Champagne eau-de-vie coming exclusively from the village of Malaville and having aged in a single 350L barrel.