Tasting Notes
The name Double Lies gives the game away here. This cognac is distilled on twice the usual amount of lees, which packs it with roughly three times the aromatic compounds of a standard distillation, so you get an incredible intensity and depth of flavour. From there it's aged eleven years in old Limousin oak, brought down to strength with local spring water and bottled by gravity with nothing filtered, blended or added. It's about as pure and characterful as cognac gets, a real one for the enthusiasts. - Pete L
Bourgoin is a family-run Cognac estate based in the tiny village of Tarsac, near Saint-Saturnin in the Charente. Today it is led by Frédéric Bourgoin, who has taken a distinctly vigneron approach to Cognac, producing spirits that are about vineyard and terroir rather than the polished house style of the larger producers. The family vineyards are farmed organically, with the eaux-de-vie distilled and matured on the property and bottled without unnecessary manipulation. Alongside their Cognacs, Bourgoin produces an eclectic range of spirits and verjus, often experimenting with different casks, ageing and distillation techniques. These are characterful, individual spirits that offer a very different perspective on Cognac - more like the work of a small grower-producer than a traditional Cognac house.
| Product Type | Spirits Brandy/Pisco/Grappa/Eau de Vie |
| Volume | 700ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Cognac |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |