Vintage 1961 - BRUT DE FÛT - 35 Cl bottle
Frédéric Bourgoin is a passionate winemaker based in Saint Saturnin in Charente, at the heart of the prestigious French wine region. With his family, he produces authentic and atypical cognacs on their family estate, combining tradition and modernity both in their creation and presentation. His philosophy is based on a completely natural winemaking approach, absolute transparency in his methods, and a thoughtful touch of innovation to enhance the terroir.
The family vineyard has borne the name BOURGOIN since 1930 and today extends over exceptional crus such as premiers bois, petite champagne, and fins bois. Their unique ambition: to help French enthusiasts rediscover the true taste of a winemaker's cognac, faithful to its origin and authenticity.
"I proudly claim the terroir of premiers bois, a little-known but precious cru, rooted in the very origins of the original 1909 map. This terroir benefits from remarkable subsoils dating from the Upper Cretaceous (middle Cenomanian). I am determined to produce 'natural' cognacs that fully express the unique character of the terroir where they are born."
What do we mean by "Natural"? It means no artificial blends, no excessive filtration, no added colorings or sugars. Each cognac is bottled vintage by vintage, plot by plot, barrel by barrel. Older vintages are offered at their natural alcohol level to preserve all their aromatic richness.
Reductions on young eaux-de-vie are carefully done with distilled rainwater, thus optimizing the aromatic scope of each expression. Racking is done at the moon's quarter, always by gravity, to benefit from the natural laws of fluid mechanics, avoiding any unnecessary and aggressive filtration that could alter the product's finesse.
Bottling is entirely manual and carried out on the estate, guaranteeing quality and authenticity. "I reserve my cognacs for passionate wine merchants, gourmet restaurant tables, and high-level mixology enthusiasts." Be aware that quantities are limited, but taste and quality will always be present, faithful to the excellence of the terroir.
Our emblematic cuvée? MICROBARRIQUE 1994 35cl at 43% vol. This atypical vintage cognac, aged in a 10-liter micro-barrel and enhanced by meticulous crocodile bousinage (55 seconds of flame contact), offers an exceptionally rich nose and palate with tropical aromas: bourbon vanilla, jammy strawberry, roasted pineapple, and overripe mango.
Discover the unique universe of Clos des Spiritueux, where respect for the terroir and the authenticity of the winemaker's work are expressed in every drop to offer you an unforgettable tasting experience.
