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27/04/2026

They gave us the keys to Maison Fransac, right in the heart of Cognac, on the Quai des Flamands along the Charente river, just a short walk from Hennessy and the Château de François I.

Inside this historic 18th-century residence, we had the rare chance to explore the house at our own pace and taste some of its most remarkable bottles, including the 50-year-old Grande Champagne Cognac, the 70-year-old Hors d’Âge Cognac, and the surprisingly good Fransac Chocolate Liqueur.

Historic setting, serious old Cognacs, and one of the most complete discoveries we’ve made recently in Cognac.

Now available on Cognac-Expert.com.

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22/04/2026

🥃 Clos de la Groie, Sélection de Papy Franck Vieille Réserve | 1947 Cognac Discovery 👉 Available now at cognac-expert.com

Taylor tastes a rare piece of cognac history. A lost barrel from 1947, hidden away behind the chai and rediscovered decades later.

Set aside by the fifth-generation grandfather to mark his son’s birth year, this barrel at Clos de la Groie, a domaine in the northern Fins Bois up in the Hennessy heartland, was found only after Papy Franck’s passing when the family went through his belongings. After 55+ years of patient aging, it was bottled in his honor at a natural 40% ABV, with no color, no sugar, no additives. Just pure Fins Bois cognac straight from the demijohn.
Tasting notes: 🍊 Spice-infused fruits: tangerine, dried mango, apricot jam 🌿 Earthy, mature Fins Bois profile 🍯 Vanilla, oak, and cooked fruit pastes ⏱️ Long finish, measured in minutes, not seconds
Not a chest-thumping single cask. This is a sit-down, think-about-it kind of cognac. Fruit-forward, spicy, and full of character from 55+ years of slow maturation.
A rare “Lot 47” bottling in honor of Papy Franck. 🥂

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09/04/2026

I’m always chasing bottles with real soul and every now and then, you find one that genuinely stops you.

My latest discovery: an XO from Domaine Les Ormeaux. Distilled back in 1972, aged for well over half a century, and still incredibly fresh, elegant and full of life. Pure Fins Bois, no additives, no tricks just honest Cognac from a family estate that knows exactly what it’s doing.

I recently visited Les Ormeaux in Pons and spent time with Laurent, Dorothée and their family. Walking through their old cellars, hearing the history behind the estate, and tasting this lot where it was made — moments like that are why I love what I do.

I’ve now shared the full story of my visit, and of course, we also secured a small reserved allocation of this XO for Cognac Expert.

You can now read more about my visit and get the bottle via cognac-expert.com.

Please note: this is a tiny producer, and supply is genuinely limited. Once Lot 72 is gone, there’s a real chance that’s it.

Max

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“The Napoleons of Cognac” was the title of one of our recent newsletters, highlighting how different houses interpret th...
04/04/2026

“The Napoleons of Cognac” was the title of one of our recent newsletters, highlighting how different houses interpret the “Napoleon” designation.

In Cognac, Napoleon is technically equivalent to an XO classification, meaning the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend has been aged for at least 10 years. In practice, many Napoleon bottlings are significantly older, offering a level of maturity that often sits comfortably between classic XO and more extended-aged expressions.

Our selected Napoleons include:
Cholloux Grateaud and

Three XOs we simply like:adevacqueur XO Fins Bois XO Hors d’Age also Fins Bois well@and current super star Le Roch XO Bo...
01/03/2026

Three XOs we simply like:adevacqueur XO Fins Bois
XO Hors d’Age also Fins Bois
well@and current super star Le Roch XO Borderies by

Enjoy your Sunday!

27/02/2026

Taylor reviews LE ROCH XO Borderies Cognac and explains why it stands out. 🥃

https://www.cognac-expert.com/xo-cognac/le-roch-xo-borderies-cognac

Think pear in a pan, lightly caramelized, slightly floral on the nose, round on the palate but truly three dimensional round with no sharp edges. It is smooth, easy to drink and remarkably balanced for an XO from Borderies. A genuine value for money Cognac that overdelivers.

In our recent family tasting of small producer XOs, this bottle came out on top.

Our newsletter is out (if you're not subscribed yet): New arrivals! We love new Cognacs! A strong new lineup has arrived...
15/02/2026

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New arrivals!
We love new Cognacs! A strong new lineup has arrived, defined by age, personality, and real provenance.

Vintage collectors will immediately notice Hine 1975 Timeless Poetry, an elegant expression from a remarkable year, balancing finesse with quiet intensity. Alongside it, Frapin Château de Fontpinot 1997 – 27 Years Old shows mature Grande Champagne depth, estate-bottled and confidently structured. And yes, some new distinctive Daniel Bouju vintages (love them or hate them) are here as well, delivering concentrated, old-school heavy Grande Champagne character with ‘hardcore’ presence.

More: https://mailchi.mp/cognac-expert/enc7fyqd5i-13365084

... once the plane has taken off, there’s no turning back. If you’ve been waiting to place a larger order, now’s the mom...
12/02/2026

... once the plane has taken off, there’s no turning back. If you’ve been waiting to place a larger order, now’s the moment. Secret operation on Cognac's airbase: Free shipping for US customers until Feb 19th, for orders over $600. Go to cognac-expert.com

In this secret operation, we are offering free shipping for the next six days only.Here’s your Cognac-Expert.com mission...
12/02/2026

In this secret operation, we are offering free shipping for the next six days only.

Here’s your Cognac-Expert.com mission:
> Select the right bottles (warehouse France 🇫🇷)
> Select FedEx Standard
> Minimum order value: $600 (excl. tax)
> Ends in February 19

Once the plane has taken off, there’s no turning back.
If you’ve been waiting to place a larger order, now’s the moment.

07/02/2026

Guys we need to finish the harvest, FAST.

Horses and Cognac: cultural touchstones for the Year of the Horse, from Django Unchained to Moulin Rouge. Discover films...
04/02/2026

Horses and Cognac: cultural touchstones for the Year of the Horse, from Django Unchained to Moulin Rouge. Discover films and literature where galloping momentum meets our beloved eau-de-vie. https://www.cognac-expert.com/new-year-horses/

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