Bache-Gabrielsen : Years in Cask 21 Ans Fins Bois 2001

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Bache-Gabrielsen Years in Cask 21 Years Old Fins Bois 2001

Tasting

Appearance
This spirit retains its natural colour, an authentic reflection of its long ageing in cask.

Nose
The bouquet is taut and precise, offering attractive spicy notes that develop towards a supple finish marked by indulgent hazelnut aromas and delicate hints of bay leaf.

Palate
The palate delivers a true explosion of aromas. Its structure, at once powerful and refined, reveals deep flavours of freshly roasted coffee beans and nuts, all extending into a particularly pleasant length.

Pairings and tasting occasions
Ideally served at 25°C, this spirit is best enjoyed as a digestif. Its spicy, roasted notes make it the perfect companion at the end of a meal, particularly alongside indulgent pastries or a fine coffee.

Mixology
Given its considerable age, rarity and great aromatic complexity, this exceptional spirit is intended to be enjoyed neat, without embellishment, so that every nuance can be appreciated.

An Exceptional Vintage Fins Bois Cognac by Bache-Gabrielsen

The Bache-Gabrielsen house: a Franco-Norwegian identity
Founded in 1905 by Norwegian Thomas Bache-Gabrielsen, the Bache-Gabrielsen house is a distinctive négociant based in the heart of the town of Cognac. With no vineyards of its own, it relies on a strong network of partner growers to craft its eaux-de-vie. Today, the house is wholly owned by the founding family and run by Hervé Bache-Gabrielsen, the fourth generation, while his father Christian serves as chairman. The house stands out for its ability to combine Charente tradition with an innovative approach and great transparency about the age of its cuvées. Drawing on very old historic stocks, it offers spirits of remarkable authenticity, highly prized by discerning connoisseurs.

The 2001 vintage: a pure expression of the Fins Bois terroir
Years in Cask 21 Years Old Fins Bois 2001 is a very limited edition that perfectly illustrates the house's expertise. Made from Ugni Blanc grown in the Fins Bois cru, this Cognac benefited from the ideal weather conditions of 2001: a cold, wet winter followed by a hot summer with cool nights, ensuring optimal ripening and fine acidity in the grapes.

After distillation, this cuvée underwent extended ageing for 21 years in French Limousin oak casks. This long rest shaped a balanced structure and great aromatic complexity. Bottled in 2023, this exceptional spirit is a true collector's item.

Presented in an elegant "Tradition" gift box with a white case, this vintage highlights the brand's philosophy, centred on celebrating time and the pure expression of a single year.