Vallein Tercinier Tres vieux Brut de Fut Lot 83 (1983/2023), 50.4%

Introduction

Vallein Tercinier Tres Vieux Brut de Fut Lot 83 represents the pinnacle of traditional cognac craftsmanship, drawn from a single exceptional cask laid down in 1983 and bottled at natural strength after four decades of patient maturation.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Carefully selected ugni blanc grapes grown in the premier Grande Champagne and Fins Bois terroirs of Cognac, France
• Distillation process: Double distillation in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, preserving delicate aromatic compounds
• Maturation: 40 years in French oak casks (1983-2023), allowing for deep extraction of wood compounds and significant evaporation
• Special techniques: Bottled “brut de fût” (straight from the cask) without chill-filtration, dilution, or additives, preserving the cognac’s full character and intensity

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Complex bouquet of dried fruits, candied orange peel, leather-bound books, toasted oak, and delicate rancio with hints of walnut oil and fine cigar box
• Palate: Rich and remarkably balanced despite its strength, offering layers of apricot, dark honey, baking spices, tobacco leaf, and antique furniture with a distinctive rancio character that only develops after decades of aging
• Finish: Exceptionally long and evolving, with waves of oak-derived vanilla, dried fruits, and subtle tannic grip that gradually gives way to a lingering spiced warmth

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (18-20°C/64-68°F)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped cognac glass or small wine taster to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat in small quantities; a few drops of spring water may be added to open up different aromatic dimensions
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with 70%+ cocoa content, lightly toasted nuts, or enjoyed alone as a contemplative digestif

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 50.4% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Cognac, France
• Certifications/Awards: Highly rated by cognac experts and spirits authorities including recognized cognac reviewers

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Vallein Tercinier Tres Vieux Brut de Fut Lot 83 offers an extraordinarily complex sensory journey that can only be achieved through four decades of careful maturation in ideal cellar conditions.

With an extremely limited number of bottles available worldwide, this vintage cask release represents a rare opportunity to taste a piece of cognac history that cannot be replicated.

The Vallein Tercinier family has been producing exceptional cognacs since 1850, with their releases sought after by the most knowledgeable spirits experts and finest restaurants globally.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Vallein Tercinier has garnered passionate followers among the most discerning cognac collectors, who consistently seek out their limited vintage releases.

Those who have committed to exploring single-cask, natural-strength cognacs consistently return to Vallein Tercinier for their uncompromising quality and authentic expression of terroir.

The distillery’s vintage releases have earned considerable acclaim for their complexity, balance, and remarkable ability to express both the character of the vintage and the house style.

From Vallein Tercinier to You

By selecting this exceptional cognac, you’re receiving the culmination of five generations of family expertise and a spirit that has been nurtured through nearly half a century.

The intimate scale of Vallein Tercinier’s production ensures personal attention to every barrel, reflecting the family’s genuine passion for preserving traditional cognac craftsmanship.

Join the select group of cognac enthusiasts who appreciate the art of patient maturation and experience a genuine connection to one of Cognac’s most respected family estates through this remarkable expression.