Paul Beau Lot 70 Cognac #36 "En Danseuse" - Malternative Belgium

Nose

Rich and refined, with dried fruit, ripe persimmon and exotic notes of lychee and dried mango. Toasted almonds, dark honey and cocoa are complemented by dried flowers, precious woods and subtle chalky minerality.

Palate

Velvety and rounded, yet surprisingly structured. Stewed apple and peach mingle with walnuts, pecans and marzipan, followed by cinnamon, dried flowers and a touch of tobacco. Dark honey and delicate oak add further depth.

Finish

Long, layered and elegant, with fruity black tea, peppermint and gentle spices. Refined bitterness and lingering minerality create a graceful, lightly drying conclusion.

Malternative Belgium is a Belgian independent bottler and Cognac specialist led by Pieter Knapen and Ysatis Thijs. Their interest in distinctive spirits began in 2009. From 2016, they gained experience as a Cognac distributor, before Malternative Belgium was reborn as an independent bottler in 2020.

The company works closely with small, often family-owned producers throughout the Cognac region. Its selections are not built around one fixed house style, but around individual casks and parcels with their own character. Provenance, cru, vintage or lot number, bottling strength and outturn are communicated as transparently as possible. The numbered releases demonstrate the diversity of Cognac, from fruity Fins Bois to powerful, long-matured Grande Champagne.

Alongside its own Cognac bottlings, the range includes Pineau des Charentes and occasional Armagnac releases. Malternative Belgium combines personal relationships with producers, critical cask selection and a strong commitment to sharing knowledge. It offers enthusiasts a different perspective on Cognac: not merely as a classic luxury spirit, but as a diverse drink shaped by terroir, craftsmanship and extended maturation.