1960s Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac 26 fl oz armagnac

1960s Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac 26 fl oz armagnacMartell Cordon Bleu The Cordon Bleu has been created in 1912, with a large proportion of Borderies Cognac. Its actually an X. O., so Id wager this one was distilled around the 1940s and 1950s. Colour: Amber. Nose: Its a rather potent Cognac on the nose, with these notes of old Calvados that can sometimes be found in some natural Cognacs. Notes of ripe gooseberries as well, quinces, oranges, and then rather tinned peaches with a little maple syrup and

Orange zests

the finish is long and fruity

good balance between acidity and mellowness

tonic water (or even Campari) and a lingering peatiness

perhaps a little tea and tobacco

and touch of French oak

new leather again

bright dark fruit flavors and hints of baking spices from aging in French oak

and very lemony

Regent is a newcomer variety (1996

Notes of grass

Mouth: Excellent