Gregarious Grump 12 Year Petite Champagne Cognac is a 57.6% ABV (115.2 proof) cask-strength cognac in a 750mL bottle — distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2021 from the Petite Champagne cru, released unfiltered with no water added. It is available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 57.6% ABV / 115.2 proof — cask strength
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12 years (distilled 2009, bottled 2021); Petite Champagne cru
- Origin: Petite Champagne, Cognac, France
- Profile: unfiltered, no water added, small batch
Petite Champagne, Full Proof, Zero Compromise
Petite Champagne is the second of Cognac’s two finest crus — chalky soils, slow-maturing eaux-de-vie, and a reputation for finesse. Gregarious Grump takes that finesse and turns the volume all the way up: distilled in 2009, rested 12 years, and bottled in 2021 at a full 115.2 proof, unfiltered and uncut. The nose fills with tangerine and honey before you even sip; the palate is all guava, pear and vanilla cut through with vibrant high-proof spice. It is the most tropical, fruit-forward of the Gregarious Grump cognacs — proof that elegance and power are not opposites. Explore the full Gregarious Grump lineup or discover more cognac at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Eye: Deep amber.
Nose: Guava, citrus and honey — a high-proof aroma that fills the nose with tangerine.
Palate: Delicately sweet fruit cutting through the proof: guava, pear and vanilla with vibrant spice and tropical notes.
Finish: Long and generous — lingering warmth, soft oak and bright fruit tones.
How to Enjoy
Neat with water on the side so you can temper the 115.2 proof to taste — the tropical fruit opens beautifully with a few drops. A superb after-dinner pour, and a revelation for drinkers who think they know what cognac tastes like.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Gregarious Grump 12 Year Petite Champagne?
115.2 proof (57.6% ABV), bottled at cask strength.
What is Petite Champagne?
One of Cognac’s premier crus, known for slow-maturing, elegant eaux-de-vie from chalky soils.
When was it distilled and bottled?
Distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2021 — 12 full years in oak.
Is it filtered?
No — unfiltered and bottled with no water added, per the Gregarious Grump philosophy.
Tropical fruit at full proof — this is not your grandfather’s cognac. Order Gregarious Grump 12 Year Petite Champagne online today at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
