A.E.Dor Napoleon

Description

A. E. Dor Napoleon Cognac (70cl / 40%)

A denomination that has fallen out of fashion in recent times in favour of the XO designation, Napoleon style Cognacs must be aged for a minimum of eight years. A. E. Dor Napoleon is in fact aged for 18 years and is a blend of three different growths combining the maturity of Petit Champagne, the vigour and vivacity of Borderies, and the finesse and length of Grand Champagne.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Brown sugar and Danish pastries – with cr?me anglaise and raisins – lead the nose. Balancing that is a gentle sourness – toffee-coated sharp green apples – and behind it all lies a plump sultana sweetness.

Taste: Intensely sweet at first, with Demerara caramel and golden syrup. The sweetness is swiftly tempered by gently sappy oak, burnt raisins and soft spice – nutmeg and allspice.

Finish: Sweet and sour fruit, with long and lingering leathery undertones.

Comment: Balanced fruit sweetness and cask-derived dryness, neither hiding the quality of A. E. Dor?s excellent spirit.