Giboin 1997 D'Apremont - 70cl WineBy Winebuyers

Giboin's Cognacs are known for their great variation, with a common thread of aged eaux-de-vie that have often spent many decades in cask. These highly sought-after Cognacs are characterised by an almost indefinable rancio character that only comes with great age. Vintages also inhabit this part of the market, but not always. These Cognacs run counter to the dominant local technique of blending, expressing the character of an individual harvest in a way that is reminiscent of fine wine. Family-owned Giboin owns 14 hectares of vines in the Borderies enclave, plus another 8 hectares at Apremont, south of Angoulême in the far east of Fins Bois. Here, there is chalk, limestone, and flint, elevating the quality of the eaux-de-vie with an uncommon level of elegance and finesse. François Giboin sells a healthy proportion of his production to Courvoisier, but has set aside a couple of barrels from each harvest since 1994 for bottling.