Vive La France Vol.2

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A trip around France in five Spirits

France is a magical place and it may be visited by not going anywhere – by simply popping open a bottle of precious Spirit and tasting the rich flavors of the Republique. And what’s a better way of exploring La France than through five regions and five awe-inspiring Spirits, namely Calvados, Armagnac, Cognac, Gin and Whisky? No crowds, no waiting lines, just mesmerizing flavors and aromas. Hit the road, Jacques!

We start our journey with an unconventional adventure in the region of Bordeaux. No, we’re not tasting the beloved red wine, but Gin! They married the ultimate British Spirit with Sauvignon Blanc. It's something you simply have to experience.

Avant, alors, up to the north in Normandy, with a sensational treat called Calvados. It sounds Spanish, but is in fact a lavish distillate of cider, an apple Brandy if you will. It’s ritzy, it’s opulent, it’s simply oh-la-la!

Our next destination is the South West, where we’ll savor a luxurious aristocrat of the eaux de vie, the ravishing Armagnac. This marvelous blend of different types of grapes is an ancient potion, which reportedly cured all kinds of ailments in the past. It’s a fresh and fruity Spirit, a bottled joie de vivre

The third stop is the world of Cognac, the popular and swanky sort of Brandy. This gem right here was co-created by you, the Flaviar members through a crowdtasting. It’s called Frérot and it celebrates Fraternity (of Flaviar members), Equality (of wonderful Cognacs), and Liberty (to enjoy life).

And for our last scene, we stop in Brittany, where a truly unexpected gem awaits – French Whisky. It’s an unbelievable ordeal: a quintessentially Scottish Spirit was brought to the most Celtic part of France and aged in casks that used to hold the Spanish PX Sherry. What a lovely expression of diversity!

France. The land of beautiful landscapes, charming language, alluring women, exquisite food, and delightful Spirits – they call them eau de vie, literally ‘water of life’. Let the Spirits in this box take you on an unforgettable vacation - by staying put! Cleanse your palate and prepare your favorite set of glasses. À votre santé, nos amis!

Smartass Corner

1) There are six regions that produce Cognac and they all surround the town of Cognac (duh!). They're called crus, and each has its own special and hoity-toity soil and microclimate. We proposed a new cru called Tom, but it was an impossible mission.

2) It was announced in 2016 that Whisky is the new booze king among the French - it even beat Wine and Cognac! An average French person drinks more than two liters of Whisky every year. Sure, the majority of Whisky sold in France is still Scottish, but the French nerds are working on their own potions and they say they'll be a real threat to Scotch within a decade. The Scots are trembling!

3) The Calvados, Cognac and Armagnac in this box are all basically different types of Brandy. Brandy is any distilled Spirit made from fermented fruit juice. Cognac and Armagnac both come from Wine, while Calvados is distilled cider made by its own set of rules. (The French are really obsessed with rules.) So, these three Spirits are like Chico, Harpo and Groucho: very diverse, but all of them are the Marx Bros.

4) To delve even deeper with Cognac and Armagnac, they live about 180 miles apart, so they're practically neighbours. Their climates differ slightly but think north-western California or Cape Cod. Cognac is mostly made from one sort of grape, while Armagnac loves variety. The most interesting difference is their PR: Armagnac is one of the oldest Spirits on the planet and it was rarely exported. Cognac, on the other hand, was the export blockbuster with good marketing. It even had Napoleon III as its poster boy, who made sure Cognac was sold in every medieval supermarket.

5) Laws concerning Cognac-making are strict as hell. Only three types of grapes may be used, and they can only be harvested in October; Cognac must be aged for at least two years in barrels made from French oak - and get this, from one of two specific forests! Then, the stills must be of a particular French shape (no, not the baguette shape); and we guess La Marseillaise has to be sung during the entire process.

6) Gin may not be the most French thing around, but the French put a curious spin on every bottle of Gin they produce. Citadelle Gin, the most popular brand, is distilled in Cognac stills when it's the off season for Cognac. G'vine is grape-based Gin, while Saffron Gin is made from the very expensive saffron. The Sorgin's Gin in this box is distilled from Sauvignon Blanc. So, the French took the idea of Gin and made poetry out of it.

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Pere Magloire

XO Calvados du Pays d'Auge

Brandy

apple
spicy
vanilla
pepper
citrus
fragrant
fruit
dry
sweet

Appearance / Color
Amber.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Ripe vanilla on the nose with a luxurious aroma of ripe apple and notes of red fruit.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Strong flavor of apple with notes of pepper and dry spice.

Finish
Medium citrus finish.

Domaine du Tastet

Hors d'Age Bas Armagnac

Brandy

vanilla
candied
tannic
blackberry
grape
fruit
prunes
caramel
orange peel

Appearance / Color
Amber with mahogany reflections.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Intense candied fruit with vanilla background on the nose, an aroma of high-quality aging wood.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Fresh and round palate, very supple with tannins perfectly melted. Flavors of prune and blackberry.

Finish
Long, warm and lingering.

Frérot

Cognac XO Assemblage de Crus

Cognac

fruit
rancio
cinnamon
slightly spicy
tobacco
smoky
pepper
cardamom
candied

This blend offers a rich profile, with delicious hints of candied fruits, fresh raspberry, blond tobacco, spices (cinnamon, timut pepper, cardamom), marzipan and dried Iris flower. It is finished with elegant, smokey hints and the infamous "rancio".

Sorgin

Small Batch Sauvignon Gin

Gin

zesty
herbs
lime
grassy
grapefruit
grape
currant
berries
juniper

Appearance / Color
Clear.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Aromas of juniper and Sauvignon Blanc with herbal nuances.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Harmony of Gin and Sauvignon Blanc with grassy and herbal notes with hints of gooseberry.

Finish
Long and elegant with aftertaste of juniper, broom flower and violet.

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Pere Magloire

XO Calvados du Pays d'Auge

Brandy

apple
spicy
vanilla
pepper
citrus
fragrant
fruit
dry
sweet

Appearance / Color
Amber.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Ripe vanilla on the nose with a luxurious aroma of ripe apple and notes of red fruit.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Strong flavor of apple with notes of pepper and dry spice.

Finish
Medium citrus finish.

Domaine du Tastet

Hors d'Age Bas Armagnac

Brandy

vanilla
candied
tannic
blackberry
grape
fruit
prunes
caramel
orange peel

Appearance / Color
Amber with mahogany reflections.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Intense candied fruit with vanilla background on the nose, an aroma of high-quality aging wood.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Fresh and round palate, very supple with tannins perfectly melted. Flavors of prune and blackberry.

Finish
Long, warm and lingering.

Frérot

Cognac XO Assemblage de Crus

Cognac

fruit
rancio
cinnamon
slightly spicy
tobacco
smoky
pepper
cardamom
candied

This blend offers a rich profile, with delicious hints of candied fruits, fresh raspberry, blond tobacco, spices (cinnamon, timut pepper, cardamom), marzipan and dried Iris flower. It is finished with elegant, smokey hints and the infamous "rancio".

Sorgin

Small Batch Sauvignon Gin

Gin