Leopold Gourmel Cognac Age des Epices - #5 of Top Cognac Labels

Leopold Gourmel Cognac Age des Epices

While cognac is often distilled from red wines, Leopold Gourmel is pleased to offer you a spirit derived from white wine. This imparts a stronger, sweeter character to the cognac. Age des Epices, or Age of Spices, gleams like antique gold in the glass, and is a particularly delightful treat in winter with its warmth and graceful bouquet. The Master Distiller of Leopold Gourmel also recommends it paired with pure, bitter dark chocolate. The first scent impression of this cognac is one of honey, pale wood, and deeply aged leather. The first taste is a strong bloom of deep spice—coriander and pepper, mellowing voluptuously into clove, ginger, and luscious butterscotch. The craftspeople at Leopold Gourmel bring their deep knowledge and lavish experience to the craft of distillation, allowing the cognac to age perfectly in untoasted French oak casks for just the right amount of time—between 20 and 25 years—so its character is fully and naturally developed without the need of any further elaboration.