Velier Domaine de Courcelles Grande Réserve 1972 32yr 54%

Rich, complex, and boldly flavorful rum.

The 1972 Domaine de Courcelles Grande Réserve captivates with rich vanilla, honey, and fruity flavors, complemented by a complex bouquet. Perfectly integrated alcohol.



How does this rum taste?

  • Rich, complex flavors
  • Minimal wood influence
  • Integrated alcohol

The Domaine de Courcelles 1972 Grande Réserve by Velier is a highly acclaimed rum from Guadeloupe, distilled from molasses with a Column Still and aged for 32 years. Bottled at cask strength with 54% ABV, this rum is noted for its intricate aroma of vanilla, cinnamon, and cherry, with hints of white chocolate and strawberry. The flavor profile is rich and complex, featuring vanilla, honey, and fruity notes, layered with thyme. Enthusiasts praise its integrated alcohol and wide bouquet, while noting its impressive differentiation from other rums. Despite its age, it displays minimal wood influence, offering unique character and depth.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Cinnamon Cherry Strawberry

Taste

Vanilla Honey Fruity Complex

Finish

Vanilla Fruity Candied fruits Peaches

How is this rum rated?

9.3/10
24 reviews

Top 2%

Guadeloupe

Top 4%

Domaine de Courcelles

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9.5/10

"Wow, a real aroma spectacle. Cherry gummy bears, sherry and a great woody influence. Extraordinarily good!"

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8.3/10

"Just wow, the only downside to going over 90 is the slight lack of length."

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9.3/10

"Blind Community Tasting Courcelles 1972 by Jakob Extrem fruchtig und an der Nase spielen Rote Früchte fast die alleinige Hauptrolle (neben dem Parfum). Toll. Holt mich extrem ab. Am Gaumen dann etwas dunkler aber immernoch extrem fruchtig. Evtl. Mit ein paar eingekochten dabei. Vanille, Zimt und irgendwie prickelnd. Vor allem lang anhaltend und sich entwickelnd. Für mich klar bester der Reihe."

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9.3/10

"Outstanding stuff! Overall clearly a couple of points ahead of the Rhum House bottlings (which are amazing as well). Intense and complex on the nose. Thick boild down fruits take center stage combined with a mix of Christmas-y spices, some chocolate, honey and an amazing perfume note in the back. Similar notes on the palate with a well balanced delivery. Very elegant. Top notch! Cheers Jakob for the set!"

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Details about this rum

Country
Bottler
RumX ID
RX5448
ABV
54%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
1972
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
32 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Velier • Domaine de Courcelles 1972   32yr   54% Grande Réserve

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
1,344€

The RumX community has already added 17 bottles to their collections:

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12
opened
1
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4
Open rate
29%

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About the Domaine de Courcelles distillery

The Domaine de Courcelles distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Domaine de Courcelles have been reviewed 168 times with an average of 9.0/10.


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