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NEWS<br />
A TALE OF TWO TERROIRS<br />
In this case, it is Cognac’s Grande Champagne and Arturo Fuente from the Dominican Republic, both of them home to two<br />
remarkable products, brought even closer together by the maturation of this Anejo N°46 format in Cognac barrels.<br />
It isn’t often our panel reaches such unanimous agreement so quickly in our special cigar-focused tastings.<br />
And we felt that with such a rewarding experience, we had to share the pleasure as soon as possible.<br />
THE CIGAR<br />
Arturo Fuente - Anejo N° 46 - Price: € 27.50 (FRA)<br />
Very dark, shiny wrapper. The smoke is effective right from the start. The style is harmonious with dried fruit<br />
aromatics, turning slightly more robust towards the middle of the smoke. Persistent roasted finish. This is a<br />
satisfying cigar showing restraint.<br />
THE BRANDY<br />
94/100 Cognac Drouet - XO Ulysse - Price: € 110 (FRA)<br />
Deep coppery colour with mahogany tints. The nose gradually emerges, driven by<br />
perfumes of precious wood, bordering on exotic. Right from the attack the palate<br />
shows great finesse and becomes increasingly powerful with a perfumed, silky feel.<br />
A stellar pour!<br />
The overall assessment: Truly effective with measured complexity, very palatable.<br />
The pairing: Remarkable with this XO Ulysse by Maison Drouet that proves to be<br />
very cooperative. The two companions share a honed sense of<br />
harmony and restraint that leads straight to a calming sensation<br />
and therefore to enjoyment.<br />
http://www.cognac-drouet.fr<br />
GOSSET 2016: THE FINEST PEDIGREE<br />
Gosset has unveiled its latest Grand Millésime which has been maturing<br />
since the unrivalled 2016 vintage, a year marked by very distinctive weather conditions.<br />
Cool, damp weather prevailed initially, followed by a hot, dry end to the season. This is a unique, elegant,<br />
delicate wine showing structure, depth and fruitiness. The contrasting weather patterns ultimately provided<br />
ideal conditions for crafting fine Champagne. It is both very different to its 2015 predecessor yet also very<br />
complementary. The 2016 was bottled in June 2017 with 4g dosage per litre and successfully<br />
balances freshness, fruit and vinosity whilst also preserving the integrity of the wine and<br />
its pureness, the hallmarks of Maison Gosset.<br />
Recommended retail price of €82 at all good wine merchants and direct-to-consumer at<br />
+33 3 26 56 99 56<br />
https://www.champagne-gosset.com/<br />
8 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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