Light yellow-gold in colour, the 2014 Pecorino has a lightly spiced nose from the partial oak ageing which gives way to a fine, floral & ripe citrus fruit character on the palate. It shows a good length with ripe pear characters on the finish ...

Made in an early-drinking style, this wine is ruby red with violet highlights. Cherry, sour cherry & blackberry aromas are supported with an intense balsamic note. The palate is full bodied with good, supple tannins supporting the juicy fruit. Well-balanced with good structure & a long finish. ...

Light gold in colour with a clean, open perfume of fresh yellow plums & white flowers. Nicely balanced on the palate, with lively, peachy fruit & a citrus twist on the finish. ...

Grand Brulot revives a 200+ year old French tradition where rich Coffee was blended with Cognac to create an exquisite tasting drink: The Brult. The legend of Caf Brlot extends back to New Orleans in the early 1800s & the infamous Jean Lafitte. Whether or not the French pirate actually created the first pairing of caf & cognac is a question that may never be answered. But the legend absolutely lives in todays after-dinner Caf Brlot tradition in the finest French Quarter restaurants. Grand Brulot is h&-crafted by the Tardy family on their estate located in the Cognac region of France. Cellar master Christoph Tardy, a fifth-generation Cognac producer, meticulously selects the finest eaux de vie to craft a unique VSOP Cognac which is blended with Ecuadorian 100% Robusta coffee beans selected for their concentrated richness. The blend is then aged in French oak barrels to allow the melding of flavour notes over time. ...

One of the first fruit liqueurs created at the family's original distillery founded in 1827 in Neauphle-le-Chateau, near Versailles. Cherry Marnier is made exclusively from Morello cherries, a variety from Turkey known for its full flavour. The cherries are ground with their stones to lend body & aromatic richness before undergoing slow maceration & resting for one year in vats where the liqueur acquires its roundness & complexity.

Colour: Deep red tinted with copper hues. Aroma: Rich nose of cherry enhanced by notes of sweet almonds & spices. Flavour: Perfect balance between the smoothness of the liqueur & the freshness of the fruit. Morello cherry flavour enriched with notes of vanilla & gingerbread.

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Grand Marnier's most favoured liqueur of their now extensive range, & is made uniquely & exclusively with a base of high quality Cognac, giving a rich & smooth taste to their famous orangle liqueur. A versatile liqueur used in many a cocktail, though ideally served chilled, over ice as delicious after dinner drink. Did you know?
- Its makers, Marnier-Lapostolle, established their distillery at Neauphle-le-Chateau in the 1820's, but only began producing Grand Marnier in 1880.
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Created in 1927 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle for the Company's 100th anniversary, the Cuvee du Centenaire was served for the first time during a reception at the Villa des Cedres, located on the French Riviera. The harmonious marriage of exotic bitter orange with XO cognacs gives this Vintage remarkable finesse.

Colour: Medium amber tinged with copper. Aroma: Candied orange scents subtly fused with hints of spice. Flavour: Notes of dried fruit, gingerbread & nutmeg. Lovely lingering finish with nuances of macerated orange.

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To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Grand Marnier company, Jacques Marnier Lapostolle created the Cuvee du Cent Cinquantenaire in 1977. Before it was marketed it was exclusively reserved for family & friends & today it is a flamboyant expression of the family craft that has gone on for 6 generations. It richly harmonises exotic bitter orange Citrus Bigaradia with rare XO cognacs.

Colour: Beautiful, reddish-gold with light amber on the rim. Aroma: Rich nose of aged cognac with background notes of cocoa, cinnamon & other spices. Flavour: Macerated bitter orange flavours enriched by notes of coffee, honey, bitter almonds & spices. The finish is long & complex.

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Navans name comes from Navana, a small village on the north-eastern coast of Madagascar, one of the islands most renowned vanilla-producing regions. Navan is the association of natural vanilla from Madagascar with fine French cognacs. Navan continues the House of Grand Marniers passion for combining cognac with pure, natural flavours. It is a 40% alc/vol liqueur, an ideal balance between the complexity of cognac & the smoothness of natural vanilla. Nava can be enjoyed straight up, on the rocks, or in delicious cocktails. ...

Drawing on Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge heritage, the fifth & sixth generations of the Marnier-Lapostolle family have created Quintessence, a sublime reinterpretation of the original creation. Long-aged Grand Champagne cognacs some coming from Paradis itself, are combined with twice-distilled bigaradia citrus essence. The bigaradia peel is soaked in neat alcohol to create the first distillate; another batch of peel is then added to achieve a double distillation, which refines & intensifies the aroma. These intricate processes help to develop an exceptional aromatic richness
- never has a liqueur been so exciting...

Colour: Vibrant amber hues & copper reflections when light plays on its texture. Aroma: Fresh, lively & delectable, lovely orange notes followed by fruity, floral & heavier notes of almond & vanilla. Flavour: Elegant & subtle harmony. Well-integrated notes of citrus fruit, vanilla, caramel, almond & honey. The finish is exceptionally long lasting.


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