Cognac Vallein-Tercinier Hors Age

Presentation of Maison Vallein Tercinier

The Maison Vallein Tercinier is a family estate founded in 1850, located in Chermignac near Cognac, France.

It is renowned for its high-quality cognacs, crafted through expertise passed down through generations, with long ageing in French oak barrels allowing the development of remarkable aromatic complexity.

Vallein Tercinier Hors d’Âge Cognac – 40 to 70-year blend

The Vallein Tercinier Hors d’Âge Cognac is an exceptional blend of eaux-de-vie aged between 40 and 70 years, depending on the batch and available technical data.

It is bottled at 42% ABV and comes from a blend of crus mainly sourced from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.

This Hors d’Âge cognac is known for its very old profile, its aromatic complexity, and its richness in rancio notes typical of extremely aged cognacs.

Technical characteristics of Vallein Tercinier Hors d’Âge Cognac

• Appellation: Cognac
• Producer: Maison Vallein Tercinier (Domaine des Forges – Chermignac)
• Grape variety: Ugni Blanc
• Crus: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne
• Distillation: traditional double Charentais distillation
• Ageing: blend of eaux-de-vie aged 40 to 70 years
• Classification: Hors d’Âge
• Alcohol content: 42% ABV
• Volume: 70 cl

Aromatic profile of Vallein Tercinier Hors d’Âge Cognac

• Color: deep amber with mahogany reflections.
• Nose: candied fruits, marmalade, orange, plum, honey, vanilla, and old wood.
• Palate: very smooth and velvety texture, notes of exotic fruits, caramel, dark chocolate, noble wood, and rancio.
• Finish: very long, persistent, spicy, with dried fruit and evolving rancio notes.

Food pairing & tasting

• Neat tasting: at room temperature in a tulip glass to release its complex aromas.
• Digestif: ideal after a fine dining experience.
• Food pairings: dark chocolate, dried fruit desserts, candied fruits, or aged cheeses.
• Cocktails: not recommended to preserve the aromatic richness of this very old blend.

Terroir & production of Vallein Tercinier Hors d’Âge Cognac

The Vallein Tercinier Hors d’Âge Cognac is made from carefully selected eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, regions renowned for their exceptional ageing potential.

The eaux-de-vie are distilled using traditional Charentais methods and then slowly aged in French oak barrels, allowing the gradual development of rancio, woody notes, and complex tertiary aromas.

Why choose Vallein Tercinier Hors d’Âge Cognac?

• Exceptional blend: eaux-de-vie aged 40 to 70 years.
• Controlled strength: 42% ABV for optimal aromatic intensity.
• Prestigious terroirs: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.
• Aromatic complexity: rancio, candied fruits, noble wood, and spices.
• Family expertise: independent house founded in 1850.