Hermitage 1968 Petite Champagne Cognac | 700ML

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Cognac: Hermitage 1968 Petite Champagne | 700ML

The mid 1960s produced some excellent cognacs from Petite Champagne and this one is no exception. This is a lighter style cognac exhibiting many flavours which develop slowly but last well on the palate.

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 81 (40.5% ABV)

Origin: France

Distillery: Hermitage Distillery

One of the many outstanding Cognacs that were produced in the mid-1960s, this edition is present by famed independent bottlers Hermitage. It’s a sublime expression crafted from Ugni Blanc grapes (and possibly Folle Blanche grapes, too) from the Petite Champagne region. It was distilled back in 1968 in a medium sized still and aged initially in new oak for a short period of between 46 months before it was transferred to old oak casks to continue maturation.

Hermitage 1968 Petite Champagne Cognac | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Needs to stand for a few minutes for the aromas to develop, they include hazelnuts, brioche, banana and gooseberries.

Palate: Roasted hazelnuts with brioche and a hint of lime. Develops with banana, blueberries and a hint of strawberries with the zest of lime influencing the tail.

Finish: Linerging.

Distillery Information

The Hermitage Distillery was organized in 1862 by Gaines, Berry & Co. The distillery was actually built in 1868, on the Kentucky River south of Frankfort. One assumes that the name Hermitage was a reference to President Andrew Jacksons home of that name in Nashville, Tennessee.The company was reorganized and incorporated in 1868 as W. A. Gaines & Co.