Augier le Sauvage
Le Sauvage is a bold and structured cognac with an appealing intensity achieved by distilling the wine with additional wine lees.
Cru | Petite Champagne : the limestone from the soils provide a nice structure and a great equilibrium. |
Grape Variety | Ugni Blanc. Typical for Cognac region. |
Distillation | Reinforced fine lies : between 7 et 15% of the wine. A distillation method with an extra addition of wine lies. |
Wood | The triple maturation in new, old and red oak casks enhances the extraction of the tannins providing fine oaky notes. |
Robe: the blend presents an intense gold robe
Nose: the first nose is powerful and structured thanks to the distillation on reinforced fine lies.
Palate: the attack is direct and vivid. The body is complex with fruity notes of candied apricot and fresh-cut pear.
Final: complex and spicy with a really well integrated wood and notes of vanilla, cinnamon and clove.
Not chill-filtered.
Augier cognacs are pure and differentiating, they are highly appreciated by mixologist for their creations in short or long drinks. To enhance a vivid and powerful product like le sauvage, softness is needed. We recommend gourmet and elegant pairings so that the cognac can fully express its smooth and rich character to bring a perfect equilibrium.
ABV: 40.8%