François Peyrot Lot 60 Héritage Selected by Passion For Whisky

It all started with great-grandfather Jean Baptiste in 1893 working as a wine grower. He was the first in the family to be active in viticulture. However, the real work did not start until 1956 when grandfather Jean and grandmother Mathilde got involved in distilling wine and making Cognac. In 1970, François and Gisele Peyrot decided to launch their own brand of Cognac and from then on Cognac François Peyrot became a reality. In the early years, only VSOP was available. The vineyard where the grapes come from was only 7 hectares in the beginning, but this has now grown to 25 hectares. It is located in the Grande Champagne de Cognac area and is a 1er Cru en Fine. That is, made from 100% Ugni Blanc grapes and all homegrown.

Origin and bottling

This cognac was specially selected by and bottled for Passion for Whisky / Passion for Whisky. 180 bottles were taken from a Single Cask, vintage 1961, and were not cold-filtered. As a result, the contents of this bottle may be a little cloudy under certain conditions, but this was a conscious decision. With cold filtration, not only are the solids filtered out of the Cognac, taste loss also takes place. Until the day of bottling, the Cognac spent time in French oak. So we are talking about an ageing of over 60 years.
 

Cask type

Only two types of French oak are allowed for maturing Cognac. The first and most commonly used is Limousin. This type provides more tannins in the Cognac and therefore extra spicy notes. The other type of oak allowed is Tronçais. This type of French oak imparts aromatic notes to the Cognac.

Tasting note

Colour

A rich amber hue, slightly veiled in clarity.

Nose

A graceful blend of ripe fruit notes, soft vanilla, and a touch of rancio. The hallmark of grandmother Mathilde’s distilling expertise shines through. The elegance expected from a Grande Champagne Cognac is unmistakable, though enriched with an aged complexity.

Taste

The initial impression is one of fullness, roundness, and maturity. As the flavors unfold, layers of sultanas and fig bread appear, accompanied by notes of dried peaches and dates. The tasting panel is unanimously captivated by the depth and richness of this Cognac.

Finish

Medium-long, with smooth bitters lingering beautifully on the palate.

Overall impression

An absolute delight. The classic Héritage is exceptional, and this unfiltered edition earns an extra nod of appreciation. Pure enjoyment, with a capital “E”!