| F. Paul Pacult’s
Spirit Journal
The Quarterly Independent Guide To Distilled
Spirits, Beers and Wines
December 2003, Volume 13, Issue 4
Rated: 4 out of 5 Stars – Highly
R
ecommended
Prunier Liqueur d’ Orange La Lieutenance
The bright orange/new copper penny hue is
flawless in the glass; right from the beginning sniffs, the cognac
foundation is present and accounted for along succulent scents of
orange juice, orange zest, and orange pulp – the aroma grows
substantially in the glass as the orange peel presence, in particular,
expands and mingles perfectly with the cognac – a terrific liqueur
bouquet; the palate entry is extremely zesty, piquant, peppery, spicy,
and sublime – the mid-palate makes the tongue glow with spirity
warmth as the flavor profile takes the orange zest/peel to the edge
of bittersweet, zesty, drop-dead luscious; I’ve finally found
the equal of Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge; Kudos
F. Paul Pacult’s
Spirit Journal
The Quarterly Independent Guide
To Distilled
Spirits, Beers and Wines
December 2003, Volume 13, Issue 4
Rated: 3 out of 5 Stars - Recommended
Menorval Tres Vieux Calvados XO
Amber/gold in color-the gray sediment quickly settles in the well
of the copia; the first whiffs find unsweetened pear and barely ripe
apple aromas – further minutes in the glass add alluring scents
that include bread dough, tart apple peal, and apple butter; the palate
entry is more tart than sweet and very true to apple flavor –
by mid-palate the taste profile turns sap-like, a bit honeyed, and
apple pie-like (there’s a trace of yeasty dough presence); the
finish is tart, apple-like, and medium-long; not a classic, but refreshing
and properly crisp.
L.A. Times Newspaper
By Leslie Brenner, Los Angeles Times
Staff Writer
November 21, 2007
“...You may have noticed some of those less familiar bottles
and wondered: What does a walnut liqueur from Austria taste like?
Is that French orange liqueur any better than Grand Marnier? Or what's
behind the mysterious-looking Italian vermouth with the 18th century
pedigree? ...”
“Prunier La Lieutenance Liqueur d'Orange. Not only does this
make a great gift, but tasting it side by side with Grand Marnier
and Cointreau makes it clear that it's time to rethink one's house
orange liqueur. A beautiful burnished orange color, the Prunier La
Lieutenance has candied orange peel scents and a deep flavor that's
a bit more sophisticated and less sweet than the big two. A natural
for mixing in cocktails, it's also terrific to sip on its own.”
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Best of Year 2003 Issue
Rated: Superb (90-95) Highly Recommended
Prunier XO Tres Vieille Grande Champagne
Cognac
Nosing unearths lean, slightly reluctant
aromas of old oak, saddle leather and distant plums; air exposure
doesn’t compel the bouquet further, so I move on. Palate entry
offers tightly wound, focused and gamy flavors of dark toffee, cocoa
bean and marzipan; at mid-palate the taste profile goes deeper, offering
succulent, mature and integrated flavors of bittersweet chocolate,
caramel apple and maple syrup. Finish is long, sweet and hearty.
Rated: Very Good (85-89) Recommended
Prunier 20 Year Old Cognac
The bouquet at first is very shy and elusive;
eight minutes of air contact allows a smattering of aromas to peek
out if not fully appear and they are peaches, pears and old oak; Palate
entry redeems the lackluster bouquet by offering a solid, woody, caramel-like
first flavor stage; by mid-palate, bittersweet, astringent flavors
of sap, palm oil, resin and tart pear get added to the flavor mix.
Aftertaste is medium-long, dry and resiny.
Rated: Very Good (85-89) Recommended
Prunier Family Reserve Grande Champagne
Cognac
Opening sniffs detect soft scents of candy
cane, mint and vegetation; seven additional minutes of air contact
stimulate dessert-like aromas of pear, nectarine and apple crisp.
Palate entry is chocolaty and dairy-like, almost creamy: at mid-palate,
creamy flavors of dark caramel, toffee, honey and brown sugar shine
brightest. Finish is candied, sweet and long.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Issue: February 2004
Rated: Superb (90-95) Highly Recommended
Prunier Liqueur d’ Orange La Lieutenance
The orange aroma grows substantially in the glass, expanding and mingling
perfectly with the Cognac. Palate entry is zesty, piquant peppery
and spicy, the mid-palate makes the tongue glow with spirity warmth
as the flavor profile takes the orange zest/peel to the edge of bitterness.
Ends bittersweet, zesty and luscious.
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