We all know Ms Marie Foucher from the Lot 77 bottled final 12 months by Malternative Belgium. Now there’s a second choice, an excellent older cask of Lot 75. Clearly that is the manufacturing by father Foucher, from 29 ha of vineyards in Fins Bois (re-planted within the Sixties), bordering Grande Champagne.
Cognac Marie Foucher ‘Lot 75’ – Fins Bois (50,18%, Malternative Belgium 2024, 324 btl.)
Nostril: barely sturdy, however exhibiting deep fruity notes. Mirabelles, dates and apricots, in addition to some dried pear and quince jam. Some currants too. The preliminary impression is absolutely jammy and wealthy, with a lightweight trace of croissants beneath, however there’s additionally an important minty layer. Natural honeys, orange blossom and a few polished wooden give it loads of freshness and liven it up. Then a little bit of almond and peanuts in the long run.
Mouth: spricots and tangerines, in addition to stewed pear and a touch of dried mango. Loads of candied citrus peels. Mid-palate the freshness overtakes the jammy character. Minty notes with hints of elderflower and cinammon. Then a delicate trace of tobacco, together with a little bit of black tea and natural honey. Walnuts and clove oil. Very full.
End: lengthy, nonetheless properly citrusy and vibrant. Oranges with hints of toasted oak, in addition to some dates.
Very a lot in keeping with how I keep in mind the Lot 77. Wealthy and jammy fruits, with simply sufficient mint and oaky freshness. This may go on sale right now from Malternative Belgium and their accomplice outlets.
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