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The Critics Speak


"GABRIEL & ANDREU Cognacs... Locate these beauties before word gets out and the prices rise with increasing demand."

F. Paul Pacult

 

"GABRIEL & ANDREU... Very Highly Recommended!"

The Chicago Tribune, Dec. 13, 1995, William Rice

"GABRIEL & ANDREU... This is, in fact the classic way of making Cognac. But it is not the way most of the brandies you'll find in the U.S. liquor stores, bars and restaurants are made."

Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 1996, Harry Hurt

"Trendiest drink of the year: GABRIEL & ANDREU Single Estate Cognacs: Unblended distillation with the unique characteristics of individual districts in the Cognac region. Made in small batches."

Esquire, Nov. 1996 - John Mariani

"These single-estate Cognacs give spirits connoisseurs a basis for comparison and an understanding of the components of fine blended Cognac... products that are really hand-crafted."

Nation's Restaurant News, Oct. 28, 1996, Gary Regan

"Single Estate Cognacs from GABRIEL & ANDREU... Truly a delight for the Cognac connoisseur."

The American Insitute of Wine & Food NY, Feb. 11, 1996

"What's new and notable in the world of after-dinner drinks: GABRIEL & ANDREU. Wine lovers attuned to the importance of terroir appreciate the philosophy of GABRIEL & ANDREU."

Wine Spectator, Jan. 31, 1997, Jean Barret

"GABRIEL & ANDREU" Grande Champagne: Excellent Cognac. A favorite of author and editors alike."

Saveur, Nov. 1997, Paul Lukacs

"The Four Stunning Single Estate Cognacs of GABRIEL & ANDREU.
Few new spirit lines capture my imagination and backing in the first stroke. The impressive line-up of single-district Cognacs that has been created by the fanatical team of Alexnadre GABRIEL and Jean Dominique ANDREU is that rare animal.
These four GABRIEL & ANDREU Cognacs are true expressions of the soil.
GABRIEL & ANDREU Petite Champagne: the mouth presence is so well defined and succulent that five stars is the only score that this Cognac could get; restrained, balanced and stately. SJ RATING *****
GABRIEL & ANDREU Borderies: perfect purity; marvel at the harmony exhibited by the top rank thoroughbred. SJ RATING *****
GABRIEL & ANDREU Grande Champagne: this is the most generous, buxom, almost syrupy, round, lusty and delicious. SJ RATING *****."

Spirit Journal, Sept. 1996, F. PAul Pacult

 

 

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