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Tres Vieux Cognac Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - 70 cl - Cassa Legno - Daniel Bouju - Folonari
FolonariCognac 70 cl 40.0% vol Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spices
CHF 258.90−17%(CHF 369.86/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 310.26
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Technical information
- Producer
- Folonari
- Type
- Cognac
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years in oak barrels
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spices
- Ingredients
- Ugni Blanc grape
- Type of cask
- French oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Double distillation in Charentais pot still
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Variety
- Ugni Blanc
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with ice or in refined cocktails
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A Grande Champagne AOC Cognac by Daniel Bouju, presented as "Très Vieux" and housed in a wooden case that highlights its gift-worthy nature. On the nose it opens with an elegant weave: light floral suggestions blend with ripe fruit and notes of dried fruit, while touches of honey and a subtle toastiness complete the aromatic picture. The overall impression is one of refined composure; it is not a spirit of immediate impact but of subtle rewards, with a dynamic that unfolds slowly.
On the palate a full, velvety texture emerges, well balanced between softness and a saline backbone, with returns of almond and vanilla that accompany a persistent and pleasantly warm finish. It is a Cognac to be enjoyed slowly, preferably in a tulip glass and at room temperature; the wooden case makes it suitable both for an important presentation and for storage. It pairs with caramel-based desserts, aged cheeses, or as a moment of contemplation at the end of a meal.
On the palate a full, velvety texture emerges, well balanced between softness and a saline backbone, with returns of almond and vanilla that accompany a persistent and pleasantly warm finish. It is a Cognac to be enjoyed slowly, preferably in a tulip glass and at room temperature; the wooden case makes it suitable both for an important presentation and for storage. It pairs with caramel-based desserts, aged cheeses, or as a moment of contemplation at the end of a meal.
Producer
Folonari
TuscanyItaly
Folonari is an Italian brand linked to Tenute Folonari that markets wines and a selection of spirits: cognacs from the Maison Daniel Bouju (Grande Champagne) and aged grappas produced by Tenute Folonari.
- Selection of cognacs from Maison Daniel Bouju (Grande Champagne) included in the Folonari range.
- Production of aged grappa linked to the Tenute Folonari estates (e.g. Grappa di Bolgheri, Grappa di Brunello Le Due Sorelle).
- Presence of a selected gin (Gin de Charente) in the producer selection.
Specialities
- cognac from Grande Champagne
- aged grappa
- gin (selection/finishing)
The story
The Folonari family has longstanding ties to Italian viticulture and manages several estates in Tuscany. On the official Tenute Folonari pages the product selection includes chosen spirits such as the cognacs from Maison Daniel Bouju (Grande Champagne) and grappas produced from the estates' pomace, notably Tenuta Campo al Mare (Bolgheri).
Distillation
For the Daniel Bouju cognacs: distillation in a traditional discontinuous pot still (historic still of 16.5 hl) and subsequent maturation in oak barrels; for the Tenute Folonari grappas: discontinuous distillation using steam-heated copper stills.
Ageing
Maturation in wooden/oak barrels for the cognacs and ageing in various wooden casks (in some cases barrique) for the assorted grappas.
Raw materials
- grape pomace for grappa
- wine/grape must for distillation (for the cognacs of Maison Daniel Bouju)
Representative products
- Brut de Fut Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - 70 cl - Daniel Bouju
- Carafe Synphonie Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - 70 cl - Daniel Bouju
- Carafon Reserve VSOP Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - 70 cl - Daniel Bouju
- Carafon XO Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - 70 cl - Daniel Bouju
- Carafon XO n27 Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - 70 cl - Daniel Bouju
- Empereur XO Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - 50/70 cl - Daniel Bouju
- Extra Cognac de Grande Champagne AOC - Daniel Bouju
- Gin de Charente (Gin de Charente - Champagne Cask rested) - Daniel Bouju
- Grappa di Bolgheri (Tenuta Campo al Mare)
- Grappa di Brunello Riserva (Le Due Sorelle / Tenuta La Fuga)
