Whisky MICHEL COUVREUR - Hexagone - French Blended Malt - L.3557 - 46.50%
The Michel Couvreur house embodies the artisanal excellence of French whisky, located in Burgundy and recognized for its unique mastery of barrel aging. Different from traditional Scottish or Japanese distilleries, Michel Couvreur acts primarily as a great blender, carefully selecting its malts and pairing each batch with exceptional casks, often from great wines or fortified wines. The cellars of Clos des Spiritueux, carved into the rock, offer unparalleled aging conditions, where humidity and freshness contribute to the depth and complexity of the whiskies. The house’s philosophy is based on the subtle alliance between the character of the malt and the nobility of the wood, with rigorous monitoring and limited production, each batch being numbered. A true ode to French know-how, Hexagone celebrates the diversity and aromatic richness of the terroir, positioning itself as a reference in French Blended Malt whisky.
Hexagone French Blended Malt L.3557 46.50% is the expression of an exclusive blend of malt whiskies from French distilleries selected for the complementarity of their aromatic profiles and their balance. After individual aging, each malt is married in the underground cellars of Clos des Spiritueux, benefiting from the unique microclimate that amplifies the signature of the oak casks, notably from grand crus and prestigious wines. This work on the choice of casks gives the whisky a palette of soft spices, woody aromas, and depth derived from the finest French wines. The final blend, refined to the ideal maturity, combines indulgence, tension, and freshness. Bottled at 46.50%, it magnifies the aromatic density and the malt’s caressing texture. Each bottle, numbered by batch, reflects the strong identity and constant evolution of the cuvée, highlighting the quality and reputation of French whisky made at Clos des Spiritueux.
The tasting of Hexagone French Blended Malt L.3557 46.50% begins with a deep golden robe with amber and luminous nuances, a true visual signature of a high-end whisky. The nose, complex and generous, first reveals pure notes of malted cereal, acacia honey, and ripe yellow fruits – peach, mirabelle plum – enhanced by elegant touches of vanilla, dried flowers, and a hint of soft spices. On the palate, the smooth attack gives way to remarkable amplitude, with a rich body that marries cooked fruits, biscuit, blond caramel, and a subtle, perfectly integrated woodiness. The texture, ample and velvety, remains dynamic thanks to the strength, which prolongs the flavors without ever dominating. Refined nuances of dried fruits, roasted hazelnut, and delicate vinegary accents intertwine. The finish, long and balanced, seduces with its controlled warmth, a return to malt, spices, and a subtle salinity that invites rediscovery. At the table, this French Blended Malt pairs perfectly with smoked salmon, roasted poultry, aged Comté cheese, a dried fruit dessert, or praline chocolate. Enjoyed as a digestif, it reveals its full rich aromatic palette and asserts the expertise of Clos des Spiritueux in the world of premium French whisky.
