Normandin Mercier Tres Vieille 100+ yrs (1880-1914) GC 40% 700ml val-des-rois Olivier Merlin makes some of

Olivier Merlin makes some of the best white wines in the Maconnais

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Normandin Mercier Tres Vieille 100+ yrs (1880-1914) GC 40% 700ml val-des-rois Olivier Merlin makes some ofThe 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