Fines

Four simultaneous types of ageing during a minimum of 3 years: Traditional barrel 6 years, Solera barrel 5 years, Vino Santo barrel 7 years, Vat 3 years). Brilliant use of the juices on each champagne press on top of the Champagne appellation. The grape juice is “preserved” by adding a neutral champagne alcohol. The particularly complex blend of Ratafias solera aged, “vino santo” style aged, and tank aged (minimum 4 years aging) brings wonderful fruity aromas and a very distinguished wood note. Very versatile liquor with many food matches: Cheese, melon, chocolate desserts, reducing sauces for duck.

Our Master Distiller picked the finest casks from the Jerez region in Spain and brought them back to our cellars. After traditional primary aging in oak casks, the second maturation of this Brandy is carefully controlled by our Master Blender with the aim being a perfect balance between the Sherry casks and the intrinsic character of Monteru brandy. This brandy has a beautiful golden light brown colour and a nose bursting with complex aromas of dried fig, walnut, menthol and a hint of cocoa powder. Once in the mouth, this special cask finish is pleasantly dry and amazingly precise which underpins the sherry top notes for which these casks are famed. The palate boasts notes of raisins, walnut and a herbal touch, reminiscent of traditional vermouth. The long-lasting finish reveals accents of toasted almonds and dried herbs.

Bouilleur Fine de Faugeres 5-11 years. After a minimum of 5 years of maturation (this edition:13 years) in an oak barrel, distilled wine becomes the brandy of protected designation of origin, “La Fine Faugères”. Once famed as “France’s third brandy”, production had ceased some decades ago until it was resumed at the beginning of the new millennium. Today we are the only distillery producing this Fine for the winemakers of Faugères. Each year we chose one of their wines to make our own vintage barrel. Grape variety (Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsault), the schist terroir, distillation and the choice of the barrel are the elements that together create the characteristic notes of fruit, salt and a hint of tobacco leaves in the Fine Faugères. Its uniqueness lies in the velvety softness and length of its taste. Enjoy it with sweet dishes like Crêpes or almond cake, but it also accompanies perfectly a good stong black coffee – or the finish of your day.

Monteru Brandy Ippon is the third non-Japanese whisky and the first-ever French spirit to be aged exclusively in a new Japanese mizunara oak hand-crafted in Japan. Why is it named Ippon? Ippon means 'one piece' and 'a perfect full point' as this is the highest score a fighter can achieve in judo, a Japanese martial art which is a highly regarded sport in France. The Monteru Ippon brandies are available in an exclusive crystal bottle hand made in France by Lalique just for the Monteru Ippon limited edition. The Monteru Ippon One of One comes with a wood stand purchased from an antique store which was originally used to hold collector vases from Japan. The brandy is made from folle Blanche grape varietal, 90% from 2014 and 10% from 2012, with an ABV of 43%. The brandy was initially matured in new and used French Limousine oak casks before being then transferred to a virgin Mizunara oak cask for about 12 months. The colour is a bright golden yellow and the nose is fresh and vibrant as expected from the folle Blanche varietal. The initial aroma is sort of a resinous eucalyptus honey mix. On the palate, there are elegant aromas of spices especially cinnamon spices with a hint of clove hiding within, and a creamy finish. This brandy is surprising, as it is showing a non-traditional tasting profile for brandy. It's something else!

Bouilleur Fine de Muscat 5 years - After a minimum of 5 years of maturation (this edition:13 years) in an oak barrel, distilled wine becomes the brandy of protected designation of origin, “La Fine Faugères”. Once famed as “France’s third brandy”, production had ceased some decades ago until it was resumed at the beginning of the new millennium. Today we are the only distillery producing this Fine for the winemakers of Faugères. Each year we chose one of their wines to make our own vintage barrel. Grape variety (Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsault), the schist terroir, distillation and the choice of the barrel are the elements that together create the characteristic notes of fruit, salt and a hint of tobacco leaves in the Fine Faugères. Its uniqueness lies in the velvety softness and length of its taste. We enjoy it with sweet dishes like Crêpes or almond cake, but it also accompanies perfectly a good stong black coffee – or the finish of your day. By the way: an expert on Napoleon told us that the inventary of the wine and spirits cellar of Napoleon’s first wife Josephine lists a “Fine Faugères”.

Pinot blanc wine from the Ribeauvillé region. After a natural fermentation, it is distilled twice in our copper pot stills. Our wine eau de vie is aged for at least eight years in French Oak ex-Cognac barrels before bottling. Tasting Notes: Lovely nose with aromas of apple, raisin, vanilla and toast. The mouth is fresh with notes of crisp apple, dried fruits, hazelnut and bourbon vanilla. Long-lasting finish with hints of spice Drink as a digestif at around 14°C. It will pair well with a medium-strength, slightly spicy cigar. You can also enjoy some pastry recipes and cocktails.

Sauvignon Blanc grown on clay-limestone soil are harvested within 15km of the Distillery. The nose reveals a fresh ripe tropical fruit character and delicate floral notes. Nicely balanced by a mineral backbone with hints of vanilla and white peach.

Merlot grown on clay-limestone soil are harvested within 15km of the Distillery. Fresh dark fruit aromas of black plum, black cherry and a touch of dried herbs. An elegant though powerful structure with a peppery, smooth finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon grown on clay-limestone soil are harvested within 15km of the Distillery. A nose that is both crisp and complex, revealing aromas of blackberry, leather and oak. It has a long finish with accents of vanilla and allspice.

Chardonnay grown on clay-limestone soil are harvested within 15km of the Distillery. Creamy aromas with notes of citrus and white grapefruit. Hints of toasted almonds on the palate. Both fresh and balanced with a touch of brioche on the finish.