Cognac Voyer Lot 90 / Lot 19.20 (Malternative Belgium)

François Voyer is likely one of the stronholds of Malternative Belgium. After some fairly wonderful Lot 77, Lot 71 and my favorite Lot 48, there are two brand-new releases popping out right now.

Cognac François Voyer Lot 90 ‘L’âge de ma femme’ – Grande Champagne (47,8%, Malternative Belgium 2024, 402 btl.)

Nostril: quinces and apricots, honeysuckle and bananas, in addition to tangerines and papaya. Then the standard floral hints, like orange blossoms and jasmine. A bit of vetiver maybe. Refined inexperienced tea leaves and a whiff of sandalwood beneath, with some darkish honey. Lovely freshness and fruitiness.

Mouth: a stunning candy and bitter stability, exhibiting loads of fruits once more. Banana cake, peach, mango, melon, some litchi… Additionally bergamot and extra honey. Lovely rancio. In second row there are mildly gritty herbs and a few eucalyptus, including depth and energy.

End: actually lengthy, nonetheless filled with exuberant fruits, with mint and natural honey.

We have a tendency to think about the Nineties as yesterday, however that is fairly good. Proper on the crossroads of magnificence and richness. Nice worth for cash too – a cognac of round 35 years for € 180 is an efficient deal. Cheers to Ysatis! Out there from Malternative Belgium from right now.

Cognac François Voyer Lot 19.20 ‘Temps Magique’ – Grande Champagne (43,8%, Malternative Belgium 2024, 42 btl.)

Nostril: much more complexity. Leathery notes stand out, in addition to a worn waxy layer. Tobacco leaves and walnut husks. Then shy fruits come out, largely dried figs with hints of nectarine and tangerine peels on the aspect. It turns into brighter after some time within the glass, with floral honey and extra wooden polish. Distant there’s additionally a pleasant trace of a dusty cellar.

Mouth: fairly velvety, with agency rancio notes now, transferring backwards and forwards between fruity acidity, polished oak and natural notes. Hints of bergamots, pineapple and tangerine, in addition to dried cranberries and aniseed. Cigar leaves and sandalwood, together with some chestnut honey ultimately. At all times an earthy undertone and mint.

End: not extraordinarily lengthy, however fading graciously on honey and dried fruits, in addition to mint and tobacco.

A timeless cognac actually. Extra complicated than the Lot 90 and a complete pleasure to sip. Unimaginable freshness in any case these years. Additionally out there from right now, however very restricted after all. Rating: 92/100