with great freshness and verve but plenty of ‘burgundiness’ as well
This wine is from a fruit selection of extremely fine young material which Paola hoped might develop naturally into Palo Cortado
Immediately fleshy and full-bodied on the palate
30% new and 70% second and third-fill
The landscape here is dominated by Mediterranean pine
Jean Fillioux 1964 44% 500ml st-chinian-blanc-aop with great freshness and verveThis 1964 vintage from the Grande Champagne terroir is the fruit of the work of several generations, of a lifetime. Several decades were necessary to polish such a jewel. First in casks, then in dame Jeanne, the eaux de vie of this cognac has remained hidden in the darkness of the cellar. Tasting Notes: The nose is powerful, and voluptuous, marked by aromas of Catalan cream, ripe stone fruit, beeswax and licorice. On the palate, there is a remarkably