1 Jan 1987
This Cognac from Chez Richon was made with Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche grapes from chalky soil in the Grande Champage cru. This beautiful 1987 vintage brandy was then distilled in a small 12-hectolitre still with a relatively straight sided still head to minimise rectification and matured in 350 litre casks for six to eight months in new and then in old Limousin casks. It was then bottled by Hermitage at 47% ABV.
Was: £222.90Now: £216.90
This is a solid and formidable Cognac. It takes some getting used to but has a strength that gives it a taste you know is worth it. This is a step up over the 1995/2008, but it takes a while to come to life in the glass.
