Vallein Tercinier Tres vieux Brut de Fut Lot 88 (1988/2023), 48.3%

Introduction

Vallein Tercinier Tres Vieux Brut de Fut Lot 88 represents the pinnacle of traditional cognac craftsmanship from one of the region’s most respected family-owned estates. This exceptional vintage expression showcases the remarkable aging potential of fine eaux-de-vie when left to mature undisturbed for over three decades.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Carefully selected grapes from the Grande Champagne and Fins Bois regions, harvested during the exceptional 1988 growing season
• Distillation process: Double distillation in small copper Charentais alembic stills, preserving the delicate aromatic compounds
• Maturation: 35 years of aging in traditional French Limousin oak barrels, allowing for slow and steady maturation
• Special techniques: Bottled as “brut de fût” (straight from the cask) without chill-filtration, dilution, or added caramel coloring to preserve its authentic character

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and complex with dried apricots, candied orange peel, honey, toasted oak, and subtle rancio notes developing into walnut oil and fine leather
• Palate: Impressively balanced despite its strength, offering layers of baked orchard fruits, baking spices, dark chocolate, toasted nuts, and elegant oak tannins
• Finish: Exceptionally long and evolving, with waves of dried fruits, tobacco, fine spices, and an aristocratic dryness that speaks to its considerable age

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped cognac glass or small wine glass to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat as a contemplative sipper, allowing time for the complex aromas to develop in the glass
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with high cocoa content, dried fruits, or enjoyed on its own as a digestif after a fine meal

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 48.3% ABV
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Cognac, France
• Certifications/Awards: Certified authentic vintage cognac from the esteemed Vallein Tercinier house, consistently rated among the finest artisanal cognac producers

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Vallein Tercinier Tres Vieux Brut de Fut Lot 88 represents the perfect intersection of time, terroir, and traditional craftsmanship rarely found in today’s cognac market.

With just a single cask bottled from this exceptional 1988 vintage, quantities are extremely limited and will never be replicated once depleted.

Master blender Catherine Vallein Tercinier personally selected this cask for its exceptional quality, representing the family’s centuries-old expertise in cognac production.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Collectors and cognac enthusiasts worldwide actively seek out Vallein Tercinier’s vintage releases for their authenticity and exceptional quality-to-value ratio.

Devotees of the vintage cognac category consistently praise these single-cask bottlings as genuine representations of cognac’s golden age.

Spirit critics have highlighted the Vallein Tercinier vintage series as hidden gems in the cognac landscape, offering experiences that rival far more expensive luxury brands.

From Vallein Tercinier to You

The family has graciously shared this treasure from their private reserves, offering cognac enthusiasts a rare glimpse into their most precious cellars.

The transparency and authenticity of this bottling reflects the genuine character of the Vallein Tercinier family, who have maintained their independent spirit while nurturing exceptional cognac for over two centuries.

By experiencing this remarkable cognac, you join a select community of discerning enthusiasts who appreciate the true artistry behind one of France’s most celebrated traditions – don’t miss this opportunity to secure your bottle.