Vallein-Tercinier cognac

As you know, some of my long-time malternatives include sherry , Madeira and vermouth (in summertime). Lately I heard quite a few whisky enthusiasts rave about certain brands of cognac , so I was glad my tasting club Fulldram organised an evening with the owners of Vallein Tercinier , a small but highly regarded cognac house.

The Vallein family owns the Domaine des Forges in the village of Chermignac since the 18th century, where they harvested grapes and produced wines. Around 1850, Georges Vallein started a trading company and created his own blends of cognac. Today, the fifth generation of...