Merlet Apricot Brandy delivers a powerful and sophisticated bouquet on the nose, bursting with rich notes of dried apricot, apricot jam, and ripe tropical fruits like mango, balanced by delicate undertones of wild flowers, wood spice, and a distinct hint of almond. On the palate, this premium 25% ABV liqueur offers a beautifully balanced contrast—it is simultaneously lively and unctuous, coating the mouth with a generous blend of sweet apricot pulp, acacia honey, and refreshing bright accents of citrus peel. Enhanced by an infusion of the fruit's kernels and a splash of young estate Cognac, it finishes with remarkable, silky length, leaving behind complex layers of marzipan-like nuttiness and a subtle, sophisticated hint of dryness.
Winemakers Notes
The Merlet family has been elaborating cognac for merchant houses since 1850. Five generations and over 160 years of experience as distillers have led the family to produce under their own name. Gilles Merlet actually started in the 70’s the cultivation of blackcurrants to diversify the distillery’s activities, and bottled fruit liqueurs first under his own label. It is in 2010, with his sons Pierre and Luc, that they began producing cognac under their brand, alongside their liqueurs. The family owns its own vineyard and distillery, therefore controls its wine sourcing, distillation, ageing, blending and bottling.
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Tasting Notes
Merlet Apricot Brandy delivers a powerful and sophisticated bouquet on the nose, bursting with rich notes of dried apricot, apricot jam, and ripe tropical fruits like mango, balanced by delicate undertones of wild flowers, wood spice, and a distinct hint of almond. On the palate, this premium 25% ABV liqueur offers a beautifully balanced contrast—it is simultaneously lively and unctuous, coating the mouth with a generous blend of sweet apricot pulp, acacia honey, and refreshing bright accents of citrus peel. Enhanced by an infusion of the fruit's kernels and a splash of young estate Cognac, it finishes with remarkable, silky length, leaving behind complex layers of marzipan-like nuttiness and a subtle, sophisticated hint of dryness.