Martell Vignoble C Mongillon Grande Champ 1989

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Martell
Label Name:
 
Vignoble C Mongillon Grande Champ
Vintage:
 
1989
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne (Cognac)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano)
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
described as a

Tasting Note
Aromatic nose of old walnuts, figs and almonds with roasted-coffee notes; palate of intense dried fruit, toasted/almondy nuts and a subtle blackcurrant finish; long, supple, structured finish.

Food Pairing
Western: dark chocolate, blue cheese, foie gras, roasted lamb, almond biscotti. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (roast pork), five-spice duck, mooncakes, sesame/almond confections.

Production Method
Single-estate (1989) eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne, double pot-distilled and matured in Limousin oak casks until bottling.

Vineyard Info
C. Mongillon was a small single estate (~9.5 ha in 1989) at the foot of the Genté hillside on marly-limestone soils; released by Martell as part of its Single Estate Collection to showcase terroir.