{"title":"Normandin Mercier","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a history spanning back over 100 years, the house of J Normandin-Mercier has always produced eaux-de-vie from only two of the cognac growing regions; Grande and Petite Champagne. Creating their wares with a 'quality over quantity’ philosophy, the family Normandin has passed their chateau and business down through the generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe site of Chateau de la Peraudiere was carefully considered back in the 19th century and was a strategic location aimed directly at the production of superior quality cognac and ease of distribution. Close to the town of La Rochelle, not only is it close to the sea, but also to the rail networks. The town was the major exportation centre of cognac at that time. In addition, the climate in this area lent itself extremely favourable to the distillation and aging process of the cognacs that filled the chateau’s cellars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJ Normandin Mercier Cognac today is still firmly a family-run affair. Using the knowledge and expertise passed down to them over the decades, Edouard, Jean-Marie and Audrey Normandin continue to produce cognacs in exactly the same methods as their ancestors. With this firmly in mind, the estate of Cognac J Normandin-Mercier remains to this day a chateau which welcomes visitors and provides them with personal experience of today’s cognac making industry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-vsop-7yrs-petite-champagne-40-700ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac VSOP 7 years Petite Champagne 40% 700ml","description":"The Normandin Mercier VSOP Cognac is a great introduction to the talent and passion of this ancient cognac house.  Offering exceptional value for money, this is a very versatile VSOP quality blend to have in your cabinet.  It can be enjoyed in many ways - the house suggests as an aperitif, or with a mixer to create a long drink, or even as a base in your favourite cocktail.\n\nThis is a blend created solely from the Petite Champagne growing region of Cognac - and it imparts so many of the qualities that make the grapes grown here worthy of the title of 'fine champagne'.\n\u003cdiv class=\"row product-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-5 col-product-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-information\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-actions\"\u003e\u003cform id=\"add-to-cart-or-refresh\" action=\"https:\/\/www.cognac-expert.com\/cart\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-description-short-1400\" class=\"rte-content\"\u003e\n\nYoung, fruity, subtle floral notes - sometimes honeysuckle, sometimes violet.  Slightly spicy with hints of liquorice.  Lively, but without a reason or sweetening on the finish.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907090956476,"sku":"NMVSOP","price":151.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-vsop-7-years-petite-champagne-40-700ml-808382.jpg?v=1688833993"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-rare-50yrs-grand-champagne-42-700ml-carafe","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac 'Rare' 50 years Grand Champagne 42% 700ml CARAFE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional cognac, patience and years have allowed this first crus to attain smoothness and concentrate its aromas such as orange peel. It expresses the full elegance and long finish of the Grande Champagne. Created solely from Eaux-de-vie from the premier cru of the Cognac region, Grande Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs one would expect from such a well-aged Cognac, it's seductively dark on the eye. The precious liquid boasts the wonderful notes of ranico that only occurs after many years aging in oak barrels. This is a Cognac that delights on all levels; The decanter presentation is simple and classic, and if you've not yet discovered the delights of the house of Normandin Mercier, then the very first sip is sure to turn you into a fan. Elegant and classic, this Cognac will appeal to anyone who loves the finer things in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEye: Deep golden, well-aged colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Delicious notes of rancio and orange peel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Powerful, well-rounded, with exceptionally good length of finish\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907092922556,"sku":"NMGCRareCARAFE","price":728.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-rare-50-years-grand-champagne-42-700ml-carafe-495972.jpg?v=1688833992"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-rare-50yrs-petite-champagne-44-700ml-carafe","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac 'Rare' 50 years Petite Champagne 44% 700ml CARAFE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality delight is presented in a beautiful decanter, with classic lines and good looks, making it a wonderful Cognac to display on a cabinet. But don't be fooled into thinking this bottle just looks pretty, because the precious nectar contained within is something rather special too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade solely from eaux-de-vie grown in the region of Petite Champagne, it represents all that is great about this cru. It's a deliciously well-rounded Cognac, one that's been created with passion and knowledge that's been handed down over the generations of Normandin Mercier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most natural tan of the range, with an outstanding long finish and concentration. A cask strength Cognac that will seduce connoisseurs, non reduced. Intense empyreumatic notes with a blond coffee and cedarwood taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907095445692,"sku":"NMPCRareCARAFE50yr","price":695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-rare-50-years-petite-champagne-44-700ml-carafe-237961.jpg?v=1688833993"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-tres-vieille-100yrs-1880-1914-grand-champagne-40-700ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac Tres Vieille 100 years+ (1880-1914) Grand Champagne 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the cognacs in this extraordinary Grande Champagne assemblage is at least 70 years, the oldest dating to 1872 when the Normandin-Mercier house was first founded. What little remains of this original stock continue to age in very old oak, undisturbed. The combination is a truly outstanding cognac with profound aromas and a subtle, soft \"rancio\" in its perfectly balanced rich, long taste of incomparable smoothness. Its 40% alcoholic strength is achieved entirely naturally, with no requirement for dilution. The simplest of labels understates the quality of this cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\n\u003cbr\u003eEye: copper-coloured mahogany with reddish copper-coloured reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNose: dominants fruity (candied fruits, dried fruits), empyreumatique (chocolate, burned (blown) out, smoked coffee(cafe)), rancio (Porto, wine storehouse of spirit), wooden (old barrel, limps in a cedar), spiced (cinnamon, vanilla, licorice, saffron). Notes: floral (pink)((rose)), vegetable (dried leaf, lime tree), sweetened (honey).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: ample, powerful, aromatic. Fruity (dried fruits), rancio, empyreumatique, spiced (vanilla), wooden, very long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907098165436,"sku":"NMTV","price":2339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-tres-vieille-100-years-1880-1914-grand-champagne-40-700ml-371808.jpg?v=1688833993"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-15yrs-vieille-fine-champagne-40-700ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac 15 years Vieille Fine Champagne 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Normandin Mercier Vieille Fine Champagne Cognac is a VSOP quality blend created from eaux-de-vie from both Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.  Many of the cognacs included in the blend have been aged for around 15 years, although some are younger, hence its VSOP classification. It's a lovely amber colour - a very fruity cognac with aromas and tastes of plum and almonds.  Presented in a traditional style cognac bottle with a label to match. Perfect to enjoy as a digestif after a good meal. The cognac was also awarded a silver medal at the 2016 International Wine and Spirit Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907099508924,"sku":"NMVF","price":194.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-15-years-vieille-fine-champagne-40-700ml-974877.jpg?v=1688833992"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-15yrs-vieille-fine-champagne-magnum-40-1500ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac 15 years Vieille Fine Champagne Magnum 40% 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Normandin Mercier Vieille Fine Champagne Cognac is a quality blend created from Eaux-de-vie from both Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne.  Many of the cognacs included in the blend have been aged for around 15 years, although some are younger, hence its VSOP classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a lovely amber colour - a very fruity cognac with aromas and tastes of plum and almonds.  Presented in a traditional style cognac bottle with a label to match. Perfect to enjoy as a digestif after a good meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907100164284,"sku":"NMVF1.5","price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-15-years-vieille-fine-champagne-magnum-40-1500ml-273869.jpg?v=1688833992"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-xo-30yrs-grande-champagne-40-700ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac XO 30 years Grande Champagne 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Vineyard of Cognac.Full and soft spirit although having preserved a certain ardour thanks to its ageing in red barrels (trunks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEye: Amber highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNose: A fruity dominance, with nutty almonds, dried fruit, canned fruit and citrus fruit. Spices include cinnamon and vanilla and there are notes of honey, toffee, rancio notes, chocolate, dried grass and dried leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Full and round, dried fruit, spices, woody - a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907100754108,"sku":"NMXO","price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-xo-30-years-grande-champagne-40-700ml-142160.jpg?v=1688833993"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-cognac-xo-30yrs-grande-champagne-40-700ml-carafe","title":"Normandin-Mercier Cognac XO 30 years Grande Champagne Carafe 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same stunning Cognac as the standard 30 years, however, in a beautiful Carafe bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Vineyard of Cognac.Full and soft spirit although having preserved a certain ardour thanks to its ageing in red barrels (trunks). Tasting Notes: Eye: Amber highlights. Nose: A fruity dominance, with nutty almonds, dried fruit, canned fruit and citrus fruit. Spices include cinnamon and vanilla and there are notes of honey, toffee, rancio notes, chocolate, dried grass and dried leaf. Palate: Full and round, dried fruit, spices, woody - a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907112059068,"sku":"NMXOCarafe","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/files\/normandin-mercier-cognac-xo-30-years-grande-champagne-carafe-40-700ml-7289874.jpg?v=1784852949"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-aperitif-pineau-des-charentes-blanc-white-17-750ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Aperitif Pineau des Charentes Blanc (White) 17% 750ml","description":"Assembly of two-thirds of white grape freshly pressed and very mature (Ugni Blanc) with a third of one year Cognac, the whole aged in an oak cask for five years. It is only at the end of this period that we obtain Pineau of the Charente carefully married. The subtlety lies in fresh notes of fruit, a delicate sugar and well-melted alcohol.\n\nTasting Notes\n\nColour: Ranging from pale yellow to a dark golden colour, with thick legs.\n\nNose: Rich, elegant, and very complex, with overtones of lime-blossoms, vine flowers, peaches, plums and figs, accompanied by hints of almonds, prunes, quince jelly, vanilla, and honey.\n\nPalate: Fresh and delicious, white Pineau is full-bodied and generous, with a lovely concentrated flavour. This is a refined, delicate wine\n\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eBest served chilled as an aperitif or dessert wine.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907263873212,"sku":"NMPINBLA","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-aperitif-pineau-des-charentes-blanc-white-17-750ml-951028.jpg?v=1688833991"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-aperitif-pineau-des-charentes-blanc-white-tres-vieux-12yrs-17-750ml","title":"Normandin-Mercier Aperitif Pineau des Charentes Blanc (White) Tres Vieux 12 years 17% 750ml","description":"Aperitif made with Fresh white Grape Juice + Cognac 60%. Ranging from pale yellow to a dark golden colour, with thick legs. Rich, elegant, and very complex, with overtones of lime-blossoms, vine flowers, peaches, plums and figs, accompanied by hints of almonds, prunes, quince jelly, vanilla, and honey. Fresh and delicious, white Pineau is full-bodied and generous, with a lovely concentrated flavour. This is a refined, delicate wine. To drink chilled without ice cubes in an aperitif or as a dessert wine.   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The eaux-de-vie was first aged for 18 months in new oak barrels. These were then toasted slightly to further allow for the aromas to be infused to the liquid within. Finally the eaux-de-vie was moved to ancient barrels to complete the aging process. Each step was overseen by the BNIC. This cognac was well-deservedly awarded the gold medal in the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2016. Well balanced, both on the nose and on the palate. Aromas of lily and orange bark. a very natural cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907515302076,"sku":"NM1976500ml","price":760.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-cognac-petite-champagne-1976-414-500ml-624525.jpg?v=1688833993"},{"product_id":"normandin-mercier-2012-petite-champagne-millesime-45-3-500ml","title":"Normandin Mercier 2012 Petite Champagne Millesime 45.3% 500ml","description":"Eye: straw yellow with pale gold highlights Slow and fine tears\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the nose: a complex and gourmet nose with aromas of fruits such as pear, prune, corner, orange zest but also nuts such as almond as well as aromas already developed of ageing such as vanilla and cinnamon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the palate: A sharp and frank attack accompanied by beautiful aromas of pear giving way to a sweet mid-palate and encompassing fruity and floral flavours to finish on a sweet warmth bringing spicy notes, liquorice, vanilla, of chocolate and a final of passion runs away.","brand":"Normandin-Mercier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43598914126077,"sku":"NM2012PC500ml","price":196.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/normandin-mercier-2012-petite-champagne-millesime-453-500ml-983394.jpg?v=1688833991"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.spiritsoffrance.com.au\/collections\/normandin-mercier\/cognac.oembed","provider":"Spirits of France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}