Malternative No.51 La Souveraine Lot 19.76 French Cognac

Malternative Belgium No. 51 “La Souveraine” Lot 19.76 French Cognac is an exceptionally mature Grande Champagne single cask release originating from Maison Laurichesse in Segonzac. Produced from Lot 19.76 and drawn from Cask No. 215, this remarkable Cognac was bottled in 2026 at its natural cask strength of 45.1%. With more than five decades of maturation behind it, La Souveraine showcases the extraordinary finesse, exotic fruit character and elegance for which long-aged Grande Champagne Cognac is renowned. Limited to just 382 individually numbered bottles, this is a rare and highly collectible expression of traditional Cognac craftsmanship.

Producer: Maison Laurichesse
Bottler: Malternative Belgium
Region: Grande Champagne, Cognac, France
Lot: 19.76 (1976)
ABV: 45.1%
Cask Number: 215
Outturn: 382 Bottles 

Malternative Belgium is an independent Belgian bottler renowned amongst spirits enthusiasts for sourcing distinctive, mature and character-driven Cognacs from some of the region’s most respected producers. Their numbered releases focus on individual casks selected for their authenticity and exceptional character, with an emphasis on natural presentation and minimal intervention. No. 51 “La Souveraine” represents the sixth Laurichesse Cognac selected by Malternative Belgium and was bottled at natural cask strength without added water, sugar or caramel, allowing the remarkable character of this mature Grande Champagne spirit to remain at the centre of the experience.

Tasting Notes:
Elegant quince, ripe apricot and white peach lead into an exotic array of lychee, pomelo, yuzu and guava, layered with acacia blossom, beeswax, almond and mature cedar. The palate is silky and refined, carrying sun-ripened peach, orange and candied lemon alongside bergamot, pineapple and mirabelle, with delicate vanilla, dried tea and beautifully integrated oak adding depth. The finish is long and sophisticated, leaving lingering citrus zest, overripe pear, apricot, yuzu, beeswax, almond and old cedar with exceptional purity and elegance.