Lunar New Yr indicators the Yr of the Rabbit on January 22, 2023, which implies celebrations will quickly kick off in international locations together with China, Korea, and Vietnam. Naturally, these celebrations will embody drinks, and whereas conventional spirits like baijiu and soju will make an look of their dwelling international locations and elsewhere, now there’s a brand new cognac to drink.
Alexandre Gabriel and Maison Ferrand have simply launched the restricted version Ferrand Cognac 10 Générations Port Cask Yr of the Rabbit. Created to have fun the 2023 Chinese language New Yr (or Lunar New Yr), the double-matured cognac additionally pays tribute to 10 generations of the Ferrand cognac legacy.
The ten Générations Port Cask Yr of the Rabbit is a Grande Champagne cognac constructed from a single number of grape—ugni blanc—and double-distilled in copper pot stills with medium lees. The presence of lees (yeast particles leftover from fermentation) is supposed to create richer aromas and a rounder palate, and provides complexity to the floral and fruity base of the grapes.
The cognac is then double aged, first in French oak casks after which in port wine casks, which contribute notes of vanilla, honey, and cinnamon to the ultimate product. The spirit is bottled at 88 proof, a nod to the quantity eight, which is taken into account fortunate in China.
Ferrand Cognac 10 Générations Port Cask Yr of the Rabbit Tasting Notes
Nostril: It begins with a pastry profile of vanilla, caramel, almond, apricot, coconut, and caramel, evolving to rose, orange blossom, and nutmeg.
Palate: Wealthy, spherical and full, the palate follows the nostril with a creamy texture paying homage to white chocolate with baked pear, vanilla, roasted chestnuts, honey, and cinnamon.
End: Very lengthy and creamy, with notes of figs, plums, bergamot, nutmeg, licorice, and vanilla.
Pour your self a glass and name it a day. However for those who’d prefer to make a cocktail, the model suggests a Port Flip with cognac, port wine, a complete egg, powdered sugar, and a dusting of nutmeg.
Ferrand Cognac 10 Générations Port Cask Yr of the Rabbit is bottled at 44% alcohol by quantity (88 proof) and carries a advised retail worth of $64.99. It’s accessible in choose markets, as solely 12,000 bottles of this limited-edition cognac had been produced.
