by Denis Lynch
22. July 2010 09:36
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Founded in 1850, Maison Brillet is one of the last remaining houses to produce hand-crafted, single vineyard alembic, unblended Cognacs. It is one of the few houses having retained its passion for producing Cognac from vineyard to bottle. Maison Brillet is family-owned and led today by tenth generation President, Jean-Louis Brillet. Maison Brillet owns and farms 100 acres of exclusive Grande and Petite Champagne Vineyards, the two "grand cru" vineyards of the Cognac region.
Brillet Tres Vielle Reserve XO Grande Champagne
Aged or a full generation in small oak casks; this remarkable, elegant and distinguished Cognac is 100% Grande Champagne, Premier Grande Cru de Cognac. Soft and biscuity with a nutty character this great Brillet Cognac has a fine bouquet, with notes of vanilla and rancio, a delicate and almost ethereal palate, persistent length and a very clean finish.
"The best hundred bucks you'll spend. A 20-year old Cognac that's in perfect harmony and at the peak of its evolution. The most apt descriptor, by a country mile: luscious." - Rated 5 Stars - F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal
Maison Brillet VSOP Grand Cru Petite Champagne
Un-blended exclusively from Grand Cru Petite Champagne Vineyards and aged for 6 years in oak, this Cognac captures the natural essence of our exceptional terroir: complex with a nose that suggests honey, lavender, crushed dried spices, vanilla, hazelnut and buttered brioche with a long elegant finish. It is the perfect drink mid morning as a "lift me up" or after dinner while relaxing.
"Several layers of aromas...pears to soft old oak to citrus peel. The palate is sleek and mildly sweet in a fruity way. Mid-palate ripe red fruit, buttery oak and firm spirit. The aftertaste is long, svelte and more fruity than oaky." - Superb (90-95) Highly recommended - Best Buy Wine Enthusiast
