Méry Melrose VSOP Cognac is vanilla, ripe apricot, apple, toffee and fudge on the nose with rich fruit cake, spice and a gracefully round, long finish. Single estate organic, Grande Champagne Premier Cru — powerful, elegant and artisan crafted.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Grande Champagne VSOP Cognac presents a warm, rich amber colour with golden depth and brilliant clarity, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of Méry Melrose — an artisan Cognac house dedicated to the finest quality cognacs sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne, the Premier Cru of Cognac, crafted with respect for tradition and great craftsmanship from single estate organic eaux-de-vie aged in French oak casks.
Aroma
The nose is immediately captivating, with notes of vanilla and ripe fruits — apricot and apple — creating a beautifully expressive aromatic profile of genuine elegance and distinction. Curious oaky notes of toffee and fudge add a layer of indulgent complexity and warmth, reflecting the exceptional character that single estate organic Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie aged in French oak casks can achieve in the hands of a truly artisan Cognac house.
Palate
Rich and powerfully expressive on the palate, with a fruit cake character of genuine depth and sophistication, complemented by spice of exceptional warmth and elegance. The finish is gracefully round with a long, lingering aftertaste and a beautiful concentration of fruity aromas — a VSOP of outstanding power, elegance and genuine Grande Champagne Premier Cru distinction that rewards slow and contemplative appreciation.
Pairs With
This exceptional Méry Melrose VSOP Cognac is a natural companion to fruit cake, toffee pudding, apricot tart, aged Comté, dark chocolate, or enjoyed neat in a tulip glass as a contemplative digestif, making it the perfect expression of artisan Grande Champagne craftsmanship and an outstanding gift for the discerning Cognac connoisseur.
