Dudognon is a good name to know if you enjoy Cognac with a clear sense of where it comes from. The family has grown grapes in Lignières-Sonneville, in Grande Champagne, since 1776. Traditional distillation sur lie and patient aging remain central to the work and the Cognacs receive no additives apart from water. Vieille Réserve is aged 20 years, giving it time to develop the mature character that makes this part of Cognac so admired.
Flowers, honey and citrus give way to apricot, apple and plum, with leather, savory spice and the beginnings of nutty rancio adding complexity. The oak is well integrated, and the finish is long and gently warming. We’d serve it neat after dinner, letting the aromas build gradually. There’s a lot of pleasure here for anyone who appreciates the quieter details of a well-aged brandy and wants to explore family owned Cognac distilleries! This Cognac punches way above its price point.
Flowers, honey and citrus give way to apricot, apple and plum, with leather, savory spice and the beginnings of nutty rancio adding complexity. The oak is well integrated, and the finish is long and gently warming. We’d serve it neat after dinner, letting the aromas build gradually. There’s a lot of pleasure here for anyone who appreciates the quieter details of a well-aged brandy and wants to explore family owned Cognac distilleries! This Cognac punches way above its price point.
