Remi Landier Three Old Fins Wood Artisanal

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 40% | Chill filtration: No | Colouring: No

Special Features:

Long oak maturation does not give this Très Vieux an overtly woody character: fruit, flowers and spices lead the way. The Cognac comes from Rémi Landier's family reserves and exclusively from the Fins Bois cru. An unusually small harvest in the year it was produced made that year's production particularly scarce. Rémi Landier deliberately kept part of it back for further maturation. He personally double-distilled Ugni Blanc wine with its lees in a traditional Charentais pot still. The Cognac then matured for over forty years in French oak casks from Limousin or Allier.

Alongside its exotic and floral character, it reveals rancio and orange notes. It is bottled at 40% without chill filtration. The clear bottle has a red wax seal and comes in black gift packaging with a gold-coloured PAX design. A tulip-shaped glass is well suited to enjoying it neat.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Mango, saffron, nectarine, sage, grapefruit and nutmeg open the nose. Subtle Moroccan mint and vanilla bring an almost menthol-like freshness. Rose, violet and a distinct boxwood note then unfold before the spices become more prominent.
• Palate: The Cognac feels velvety on the palate. Apricot and melon take centre stage alongside papaya and guava. Spices and concentrated herbal and floral notes complement the fruit.
• Finish: The very long finish stays fresh, combining fruit with spice. Woody notes remain barely noticeable.

Distillery/Bottler:

The Landier family has been rooted in Cors, in the heart of Fins Bois, since 1890. Their premises stand on the terroir known as Terre de Groie. Local distilling history stretches back further: Benedictine monks from Bassac Abbey were already operating the Chai des Pères there in the early 18th century. With the monks' consent, Rémi Landier adopted the PAX emblem for his brand.

Géraldine Landier represents the fifth generation working in the family business. She and her father Jean-Yves founded Chai27 in Rouillac in 2012. Alongside the boutique, it houses the maturation cellar and the packaging and storage areas for the family's production. The family runs its own vineyards and a distillery; in addition to Cognac, it produces Pineau des Charentes and Charentais wines.

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