Ferrand 10 Generations Cognac

Volume: 0.5 litres | Alcohol content: 46%

Special Features:

Ferrand 10 Générations combines maturation in French oak with a partial Sauternes cask finish. The blend brings together cognacs aged five to seven years with a small proportion of 25-year-old eaux-de-vie. The initial maturation takes place mainly in used, medium-toasted cognac casks; 20% matures in new French oak casks with a capacity of 350 litres. Subsequently, 20% of the blend spends a final year in former Sauternes casks holding 225 litres.

The cognac is made exclusively from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in Grande Champagne, the Premier Cru of the Cognac region. After four to five days of fermentation, the wine is double-distilled on its lees in direct-fired pot stills with a capacity of 2500 litres. Distillation on the lees preserves additional aromatic richness. The cognac is offered at 46% in a 0.5-litre bottle with gift packaging.

The name honours ten generations of the Ferrand family who passed down their knowledge of viticulture and distillation. Golden vine and root motifs on the bottle and packaging reflect this family history. This golden-coloured cognac can be enjoyed neat or in a classic Old Fashioned.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Fruitcake, raisins and apricots mingle with coconut and caramel on the nose. Rose and orange blossom then unfold, alongside spicy hints of nutmeg and ginger.
• Palate: The cognac is rich, rounded and full-bodied on the palate. Oak and pepper take the lead, with baked pear, honey, Muscat grapes, pineapple and cloves adding further accents.
• Finish: A hint of mint appears on the finish alongside prunes, orange and liquorice. Vanilla and fresh tobacco linger.

Distillery/Bottler:

Maison Ferrand was founded in 1989. Under owner and Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel, the house brings together vineyard work, distillation, maturation and blending. Its vineyards lie in the heart of Grande Champagne around Angeac-Champagne. The family history behind the name dates back to Elie Ferrand in 1630.

For maturation, Ferrand uses seven cellars at Logis d’Angeac with differing conditions: two are dry and five are humid. In the humid cellars, packed-earth floors help maintain steady humidity, while thick limestone walls and a northerly aspect keep the rooms cool. These varied storage conditions and the selection of casks of different ages give the house flexibility when composing its cognacs.

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