Although not widely available in the U.S. market, Remi Landier is a reference-point, small grower in the Fins Bois cru with fifth-generation owner Geraldine Landier at the helm. This Ugni Blanc-dominated VSOP was double-distilled in 2015 on a Charentais copper pot still and bottled in 2022 after five-plus years in used French oak and six months finishing in new, medium-toast barrels. An elegant, high-toned bouquet starts with cream-sicle, orange sherbet, and aromatic vanilla before moving on to more concentrated notes of apple candy, orange essence, cherry undertones, and milk chocolate. A touch of fine, chalky minerality accents everything with bright precision. The palate comes off with medium-plus weight, defined by very nicely balanced baking spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, while ripe red fruit and candied orange peel contrast nicely with fragrant potpourri, dusty wood undertones, and dark tobacco. Those balanced spices continue to hold sway on the medium-length finish, which also lends a beautiful freshness, inviting one return to the glass after another. This is a perfect finisher to an al fresco lunch on a bright, crisp autumn day, and the supremely charming character, despite its young age, suggests that Landier is a name that more Cognac enthusiasts should know.
93 points, Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer (Sep 2025)
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