Twenty-five years is a long time to wait for a bottle. At Gourry de Chadeville, that is the time Tres Vieux is given, layer upon layer of soft nuance that only appears when the cellar master dares let the Cognac rest long enough.
Expert's Description
Gourry de Chadeville Tres Vieux 400th Anniversary is a 1er Cru French Cognac from Grande Champagne, 25 years old, bottled at 40%.
Gourry de Chadeville, the world's oldest Cognac house founded in 1619, often regards Tres Vieux as its flagship, a designation traditionally used for Cognac aged well beyond XO level. The grapes, Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc, come from the house's own plots in Grande Champagne, and the entire process, from distillation to maturation, takes place on the estate.
Twenty-five years in Limousin oak casks give a Cognac of great depth, where rancio, dried fruit and a light smoky character show what time alone can add.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rancio, cocoa and a hint of tobacco, with a touch of apricot.
Palate
Deep and layered, with notes of dark caramel, bitter orange and dark chocolate.
Finish
Very long, with a warm finish of spiced oak and caramel.
Specifications
Name: Gourry de Chadeville Tres Vieux 400th Anniversary
Distillery: Gourry de Chadeville
Country: France
Type: 1er Cru French Cognac
Age: 25 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Limousin oak
Serving suggestion: Enjoyed on its own, at room temperature, in a cognac glass
Flavour Profile
Rancio · Cocoa · Bitter Orange · Spiced Oak
Did You Know?
Did you know that the designation Tres Vieux, like Hors d'Age, is not legally regulated in the same way as VS, VSOP and XO, but is instead the house's own guarantee of a Cognac aged well beyond the legal minimums.
