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Torula NewsCopyright © 1998 Lusina I.S.G.03/05/99 |
1997 Industry Awards |
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Torula NewsCopyright © 1998 Lusina I.S.G.03/05/99 |
1997 Industry Awards |
| May, 1997 | London, UK | Wine & Spirit International International Spirits Challenge 1997 |
| Cognac Trophy | Cognac VIP Frapin XO, Grande Champagne | A deep treacle color this Cognac was a real treat for the tasters. A cocktail of floral, citrus and spicy aromas introduce a palate full of corresponding flavors. This Cognac has good depth, length and complexity |
| Armagnac Trophy | Château de Martet Hors d'Age Armagnac | This top class Armagnac has a deep treacle color, with rich, pungent earthy nose, which gives way to a smooth palate of dried figs and rustic vanilla flavors. |
| Product | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Commended |
| Cognac VS or equivalent |
- | Cognac Otard Jade Napoleon Evolved sweet perfumed aromas give way to a palate of good depth and length bursting with caramel, vanilla and peach flavors. |
Louis Royer VS André Simon VS |
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| Cognac VSOP or equivalent |
Duboisgalant VSOP Grande Champagne A delicious Cognac which exudes sweet aromas of caramelized oranges. On the palate a fantastic blend of ripe citrus fruits and mellow vanilla notes. |
Rémy Martin VSOP A classic Cognac with fruity, toffee flavors which integrate well with woody undertones. |
Hine Rare & Delicate a delicate floral nose introduces palate filled with lingering orange flavors. Good length. |
Otard Cognac VSOP Cognac Frapin VSOP Grande Champagne Landy VSOP m'1 Sainsbury's VSOP Couvoisier VSOP Martell Medaillon VSOP |
| Cognac XO or equivalent |
Hine Antique All the tasters were unanimous about the high quality of Hine Antique. Packed with ripe fruit and well balanced wood offer a deliciously smooth taste. Château de Brives A complex nose of soft almonds, citrus fruit and vanilla aromas introduce a silky, dry, prune and floral palate. |
Pinar del Rio Exclusive Cigar Blend Gautier XO Very popular with the tasters, an intriguing bottle introduces a burnt treacle colored flavor which, it felt, can be enjoyably savored after dinner. Gold Otard XO Fruity, coffee aromas marry well with a stylish, balanced palate. Prunier 20-Year-Old Hints of oranges, prunes and leather blend well with perfumed oak and introduce a subtle fruit palate of good depth and medium finish. |
Marks&Spencer XO Burnt sugar and caramel flavors integrate well with orange peel and almond flavours. André Petit XO Fragrant aromas introduce a clean, fruity Cognac with medium depth and complexity. Pierre Ferrand Abel Good depth of character to this dark Cognac which displays some complexity on its rich palate with nuances of nuts and dried citrus peel. Ragnaud Sabourin XO Cognac Grande Champagne Characteristically mellow and soft. This Cognac shows depth of flavor on a palate with nuances of vanilla, spice and dried fruits. |
Delamain Pale&Dry Grande Champagne Godet XO Fine Champagne Louis Royer XO Maxime Trijol XO |
| Armagnac above VSOP level |
Domaine Boignères 1980 Cépages Nobles Bas
Armagnac Deep, golden orange in appearance. an Armagnac with a subtly caramel perfumed nose which integrates well to wood overtones giving way to a sumptuous mouthful of prune and violet flavours. |
Samalens Vieile Relique Bas Armagnac A warm spicy nose which leads onto smooth charachterful palate of prunes and floral undertones. |
Domaine de la Brette 1969 Ténareze Armagnac An enjoyable Armagnac with a rich nose and smooth charred fruit palate. |
Janneau 15-Year-Old Double Distilled Armagnac Castarede XO Armagnac Castarede 1967 Château du Tariquet 1975 Bas Armagnac Château du Tariquet XO Bas Armagnac Château du Tariquet Très Vieile Armagnac Hors d'Age Baron Sigognac 1966 Armagnac |
| Armagnac VS | - | Samalens Three Star Bas Armagnac Golden treacle in color, lovely vanilla and caramel aromas give way to full bodied earthy palate. |
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| Armagnac VSOP | - | Janneau 5-Year-Old Light, sweet floral aromas are followed up by a palate bursting with caramelized, vanilla flavors which mingle with violet and prune flavours. An Armagnac with great depth and balance. |
Château de Martet VSOP Well balanced, with a clean nose, and enjoyable warm, woody characters on the palate. Samalens VSOP Bas Armagnac A classic earthy nose introduces a subtle, rustic palate with good length and balance. |
Château du Tariquet VSOP BAS Armagnac Marquis de Puysegur Janneau 8-Year-Old |
| Source: | Wine & Spirit International, July 1997 |  |
| February, 1997 - Salon de l'Agriculture, Paris | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Pineau de Charentes Blanc | Jacques Brard-Blanchard Dominique Chainier |
Paul Bossuet | Pierre Gaillard Dominique Vigie |
| Pineau de Charentes | SCA de Cozes et Saujon SCA Pineau Roussille SCEA de La Romède |
Régis Arsicaud Henri Geffard |
Dominique Chainier |
| Armagnac *** | Château du Tariquet | Société civile de Maniban | Sempé SA |
| Armagnac VSOP | Société des produits d'Armagnac Château de Busca-Maniban |
Château du Tariquet Société méditerranéenne |
Société armagnacaise de production |
| Armagnac Hors d'Age | Château du Tariquet Château de Mons Cooperative armagnacaise Cave de Labouc Château de Laubade |
Cave de Producteurs, Panjas de Castelfort Domaine de Luquet Société des produits d'Armagnac Société armagnacaise de production |
Cave de Producteurs, Panjas Château de Mons Château de Laubade Compagnie des produits de Gascogne de Castefort Domaine d'Ognoas |
| November 1997 Challenge International du vin |
Cognac | Cognac Grande Champagne |
Cognac Petite Champagne |
Cognac Petite Fine Champagne |
Pineau des Charentes Blanc |
Pineau des Charentes Rosé |
| Gold | Cognac Gautier (30 years) | Gabriel et Andreu P. Ferrand - Ancestral (70 years old) |
-- | -- | Château Montifaud | -- |
| Silver | Gabriel et Andreu Cognac Landy XO No 1 (35 years) |
-- | -- | Château Montifaud (28 years) | Henri Geffard | Logis de la Montagne Scea les Groies |
| Bronze | -- | -- | Gabriel et Andreu Cognac Gabriel et Andreu (35 years old) |
Château Montifaud | Francis Gacon | Paul Bossuet Gaec
Terrigeol et Fils |