Pierre Ferrand Renegade Barrel No. 2 is aged in a combination of oak and chestnut barrels. The practice of aging in chestnut barrels has been forgotten since 1945 and as a result, it was not included in subsequent Cognac AOC regulations. Therefore, this is designated as an "eau de vie" and not a cognac. However, it is made entirely from grapes from the Grande Champagne region. It is bottled at 47.1% ABV. Limited availability.
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
Showing the most detailed of 4 parsed reviews.
This is an outstanding bottle if you can get your hands on it! Honey and orange zest on the nose. Light spice on the palate with toasted hazelnuts appearing in the finish. Long finish. Really enjoyable, refreshing, rich and fun...a nice variation to classic Cognac!
Caramel white grape skins nose. Sweetness up front. Chestnut barrels come through with beautiful character. Honey, nougat, sarsaparilla, oak. Well done brandy.
Great classic fruity lead, nice floral transition, rich neverending nutty rolloff. Like a great speyside scotch but tastier, because grapes...
Smooth and intricate, but doesn't pop on warming
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
