Pierre Ferrand, Sélection des Anges, Grande Champagne Cognac (41.8%)

Maison Ferrand produce some seriously delicious bottlings, but perhaps the most quintessential is this, drawn from casks around 30 years of age. The voluminous texture on the palate is preceded by a nose of citrus and stone fruits with complex wood to provide intrigue. Ferrand love to explore old and young casks – sometimes even combining ancient and virgin staves to a make “zebra” cask that rather catch the eye as one explores their cellars. Supple to finish with perfect poise and weight, I’ll be enjoying this with good friends and spiced treats.

Robert Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (February 2022)