Merlet C² Lemon & Cognac combines the expertise of the Merlet family as liquorists and distillers, and plays on the classic complementarity between cognac and citrus fruits, here yellow lemon and lime.
TASTING NOTES:
NOSE: The nose is clearly focused on lemon with notes of ginger, licorice, and spices.
PALATE: The tasting on the palate is an explosion of flavors. The cognac and lemons blend instantly. Then comes the freshness of the zest, combined with vanilla, fruit, and the woodiness of the cognac.
FINISH: A beautiful length where bitterness, acidity, and spicy notes mingle.
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Specific References
The terrior of ABK6 is a chalky hilltop at 154m of altitude. For this spirit 100% Ugni-blanc grapes were used. The vinification took place in thermoregulated vats. The distillation was a double distillation in small charentals pot-stills. This Cognac is aged in new and old French Limousin oak barrels of 350 liters.
Canteiro aged Madeira casks from off the coast of Africa which held Madeira fortified wine, soak up and impart intense aromas and flavours created by the heat and tropical climate of their home-place.
Lune d’Abricot is the rebirth of a traditional liqueur, Apricot Brandy. The Merlet family has selected several varieties of apricots from partner producers in Roussillon, leveraging their status and expertise as blackcurrant growers and winemakers to select fruits at optimal ripeness.
Chopin Rye Organic is made from a heritage rye variety called Dankowskie Ruben, sourced from a single local farm near our distillery. It is handcrafted in small batches, following traditional distillation techniques and strict requirements for eco-friendly processing, and is blended with natural spring water from our own well on the property. The spirit is then rested for six months to bring out its full flavor before bottling.
Merlet’s Crème de Framboise (Raspberry liqueur) guarantee consistent quality. Thanks to their position as currant growers and winemakers, the Merlets are able to exchange with their partner producers and call on their own expertise to select fruits of optimal ripeness.
Gozio Amaretto stands out as an exceptional liqueur, boasting an exquisite almond flavor.
Employing an unparalleled method, bitter almonds sourced from four continents undergo a meticulous infusion process lasting a minimum of sixty days, resulting in a premium blend that captures the finest aroma and taste.
Distinguished, this liqueur refrains from incorporating artificial aromas, extracts, or additives in its final composition.
Its refined taste is both velvety and approachable, making it a versatile choice for enhancing both cocktails and dessert creations.
Tomatin Legacy is a non-peated scotch with aromas of vanilla bean, white chocolate and cinnamon. On the palate, gentle waves of fresh fruit sprinkled with ginger emerge before a light, clean finish.
Merlet Wild Strawberry liqueur (Crème de Fraise des Bois) combines two complementary varieties, for their richness and complexity. The Merlets source their fruits from partner producers in order to guarantee consistent quality. Thanks to their position as currant growers and winemakers, the Merlets are able to exchange with their partner producers and call on their own expertise to select fruits of optimal ripeness.