Pierre Ferrand Ambre 1er Cru is an elegant, well-crafted Grande Champagne Cognac offering a delightful balance between floral brightness and gentle oak spice. If youre seeking a cognac that's refined, versatile in cocktails, and priced lower than typical X
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Pierre Ferrand Ambre 1er Cru is an elegant, well-crafted Grande Champagne Cognac offering a delightful balance between floral brightness and gentle oak spice. If youre seeking a cognac that’s refined, versatile in cocktails, and priced lower than typical XO bottlingsthis is a superb choice.
Made from UgniBlanc and Colombard grapes sourced exclusively from the Grande Champagne Premier Cru region
Aged in high-quality French oak barrels, notably Tronais oak, which is finer-grained and gentler than Limousin, yielding a smoother, less tannic profile
Blended to achieve an average age close to 10 years
Elegant and floral: rose, violet, jasmine, alongside vanilla and honeyed notes
Subtle stone fruit: apricot, plum, plus fresh apples and pear pastry
Light citrus peel emerging for complexity
Fresh stone fruitpeach, apricot, green applemeld with delicate florals from honeysuckle and jasmine
Mid-palate bringsalmond, vanilla cream, light baking spicecinnamon or macewith a candied-orange edge
A refined sweetness wrapped in soft oak presence
Clean, smooth, and moderately long, ending on a fresh note of white-fleshed fruit, honey, and gentle spice, sometimes with black pepper
Oak is restrained, making the finish light rather than overoaked
A refined, fruit-forward Cognac with elegancefreshness of a VS with complexity akin to XO
Well-decorated: silver at SF World Spirits 2018, Gold at Cognac Masters 2009 and Chicago BTI
Praised for offering XO-level depth at a VSOP price
Neat or on the rocks: highlights its floral and fruit elegance.
Cocktails: ideal for lighter spirits-forward drinksSidecar, French 75, or with ginger ale and lime
Pairings: pairs beautifully with dried apricot, honeyed desserts, white cheeses, or almonds.
Cognac lovers seeking elegance over power, preferring floral and fruit expression to oak intensity.
Ideal for those who want a versatile spirit: sippable solo or mixable with finesse.
A standout valuethe approachable depth makes it a tasteful everyday or special occasion pick.
“Light, crisp and mixable if so desired, this brandy is scented with aromas of golden raisin and honey. On the palate, a flash of vanilla sweetness gives way to notes of oak, tea, allspice, leather and cocoa.” Wine Enthusiast 93 Points
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