Normandin-Mercier Grande Champagne Cask #3711

Normandin-Mercier Grande Champagne Cask #3711, 38 YO, 52.7 %

Another amazing cognac under review now. A 38 year old single cask release from Normandin-Mercier. Again it is our Norwegian Mr Cognac that makes this possible

The Normandin-Mercier Grande Champagne Cask #3711 was distilled in 1982, matured in a single cask (cask #3711) and bottled 2020. This Grande Champagne cognac is bottled at cask strength (Brut de Fût).

You can buy the Normandin-Mercier Grande Champagne Cask #3711 in Norway at NOK 1999 now (12436101).

Nose: Soft and delicate nose. Finely tuned to the most minute detail. Caramel, dried fruits, grape juice, and vanilla at first, then with time it really opens up. I get darker, deeper and warmer notes by the minute. Nuts, dusty attics, honey, honey cake, fudge, and a mild but ancient PX sherry.

Taste: Full bodied and creamy mouthfeel. So delicate and balanced. Deeply sweet with caramel, vanilla, assorted fruits. It has a Autumnal feel about it. Softly astringent.

Finish: Very long finish. Perhaps a little drier towards the end. White pepper, and mild oakiness.

Comment: Wow! Mind blown. When I have a cognac like this in my glass I find that I can do without whisky on rare occasions.

Score 93/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas