A Cognac may be sold only when its youngest eau-de-vie reaches a minimum of two and a half years old, as of the first day of October following the harvest of the grapes.
Only the years of storage in oak barrels count to determine its age.
Once transferred into glass, the Cognac stops maturing. It stands still.
A V.S (for Very Special), also called *** (or Three Stars) is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is at least two and a half years old.
A V.S.O.P ( for Very Superior Old Pale), also called Reserve, is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is between four and a half and six and a half years old.
A Napoleon, or X.O (for Extra Old ), also called Hors d'âge, is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is at least six and a half years old.
Most Cognac houses will use Cognacs much older than those required by law, allowing X.Os to reach a minimum of twenty years old, in order to reveal their very best.
Roullet - Très Rare n°26 Grande Champagne
Cognac of this quality is almost never seen for sale. Its alcoholic strength has been slowly diminishing for more than sixty years.
Rémy Martin - Louis XIII
The creation of the Louis XIII cognac in 1874 is in no way a coincidence. It represents the absolute mastery of time, a succession of daring initiatives and an unceasing quest for quality within the House of Rémy Martin. Louis XIII, the prestigious bond between the past and the future, opens – with the passion of three generations of cellar masters – the doors to the great saga of luxury spirits. It illustrates the collective work of men with strong ties to their land and the guardians of secular secrets.Their art will cross the 20th century. It will embrace the future with a steadfast faith and an extraordinary boldness.This art is similar to that of cathedral builders who never saw the completion of their work and used only the best materials for their building.
Rémy Martin - Black Pearl
Remy Martin Louis XIII Black Pearl hand-blown Baccarat crystal decanters offers pure flashes of silver, black and anthracite colors.
This Ultra Exclusive Limited edition of one single tierçons, the C100-46 century-old tierçons barrel. The 2nd and last tierçon barrel is to be released by the Hériard Dubreuil’s family Private Reserve
The Louis XIII cognac inside is a blend of around 1200 different eaux-de-vie (coming from the Grande Champagne region exclusively), aged between 40 to 100 years
Only 358 individually-numbered decanters exist in the world.
Raymond Ragnaud - Hors d'Age
Hors d'âge (Beyond age)- 43° - 35 years old Eau-de-vie.
With its rich aromas, this eau-de-vie should be slowly sipped for a long persistence in the mouth.
Raymond Ragnaud - Extra Vieux XO - Square Decanter
Under the watchful eye of Madame BRICQ our cellar master harmoniously blends the different Eaux-de-Vie in order to obtain the subtle aroma of a Raymond RAGNAUD Extra Vieux XO Cognac.
Packaging: ‘Square” Decanter with wooden box.
Raymond Ragnaud - Extra Vieux XO - Cristal Decanter
Under the watchful eye of Madame BRICQ our cellar master harmoniously blends the different Eaux-de-Vie in order to obtain the subtle aroma of a Raymond RAGNAUD Extra Vieux XO Cognac.
Packaging: Luxury Cristal engraved Decanter with two engraved cognac glasses, in its blue box.
Jenssen - Hors d'Age
Jenssen Hors d'Age
A single, unblended batch of Grande Champagne Cognac at the term of its ageing in oak barrels, bottled from demijohns. Naturally reduced, without additives.
Jenssen - Epiphanie
Épiphanie
A blend of very old Grande Champagne Cognacs who have reached full maturity after ageing in oak barrels. Discreet at first, this superior Cognac then unceasingly reveals new sets of aromas to the discerning nose.
Jenssen - Arcana - Grande Champagne
Arcana
A single, unblended batch of extremely old Grande Champagne Cognac, Arcana is what is left after hosts of angels have taken their share.
It is bottled on demand from demijohns into hand blown crystal carafes.
Jean Grosperrin - N° 24 Grande Champagne
Les Trésors de La Gabare
“Dark colour, very sweet and mature nose, dried fruits, prunes, sweet chocolate pralines and some hints of dried flowers, very complex, the palate has good bite, very distinct, an aged sweetness, leather and nutty aromas, really long and rich aftertaste, complex”, Andreas Larsson, 2008.
Awarded **** by La Revue des Vins de France (France, 2006).
Awarded 92/100 by Livets Goda (Sweden, 2008).
