EXCEPTION VERY RARE COGNAC, WHOSE IMPRESSIVE AROMATIC RICHNESS ENHANCED BY NUANCES OF RANCIO OFFERS AN EXCEPTIONAL COMPLEXITY. OLFACTORY NOTES The nose is rich, complex, powerful and long at the same time, with a nice note of rancio. Spicy notes of cinnamon, vanilla, delicate woody nuances of old oak, cigar box and undergrowth. Beautiful fruity and candied nuance. An astonishing freshness for its great age. TASTING NOTES Exception is a very rare cognac, whose aromatic richness is enhanced by nuances of tertiary notes. A cognac that will reveal a wide aromatic palette throughout the tasting. The palate is delicate and lively. The complexity of the rancios and the exoticism of the fruit perceived on the nose are quickly revealed. Warmer aromas of nuts and prunes, coffee beans and cocoa are coming smoothly. Complex and impressive length in the mouth. At the start of its ageing, this cognac undergoes a rapid passage in new barrels to keep the natural aromatics of the eaux-de-vie. It will then be transferred to an old barrel to continue its development in a humid cellar to promote its roundness and accentuate the rancios. This blend is a mix of eaux-de-vie with and without lees, which comes from the terroirs of Petite and Grande Champagne only, aged between 40 and 60 years old. With its ABV of 43%, the reduction of eaux-de-vie in a natural way is favored. This high degree offers a more accomplished taste discovery as well as a better perception of aromas. This cognac contains no additives, sugar or caramel. Only a slight filtration is carried out to preserve its aromatic qualities as much as possible.

RÉSERVE ARISTIDE A PURE ODE TO GRANDE CHAMPAGNE. FIVE DECADES OF SLOW AGING THAT TAKE YOU ON AN UNFORGETTABLE AROMATIC AND SENSORY JOURNEY OLFACTORY NOTES An incredible palette of aromas emerges in several successive waves. Spices, cooked peaches, black pepper, liquorice, fig, nutmeg, clove, honey, violet and marzipan. TASTING NOTES Impressive length in the mouth and very long finish. This blend is a mix of more than 50 years old eaux-de-vie with and without lees, sourced only from the most prestigious terroir of Grande Champagne. The perfect balance of finesse and elegance. It is “Brut de fût” at 50% volume. A very rare ecstasy. The color is a beautiful dark mahogany gloss with amber highlights. An astonishing bouquet of aromas: touches of white flowers between acacia honey, apple and peach blossom, cinnamon, pear and violet on the first attack followed by more assertive aromas such as spices (grey and black pepper), liquorice, nutmeg, candied fig, clove with a strong finish of leather and coffee/cocoa variations. The perfect nectar to share with old time friends after a meal ending with a chocolate dessert or coffee éclairs and a Darjeeling tea (flavored with bergamot?) or a grand cru coffee with a few swirls of Montecristo or Cohiba. Réserve Aristide is a meditation cognac with a very broad aromatic structure. Take your time to fully enjoy it and to reveal itself completely. At the start of its ageing, the eaux-de-vie pass quickly through new barrels to preserve their natural aromatics. They will then be removed in an old barrel to continue their aging in a humid cellar, which promotes roundness and accentuates the notes of rancios. With its ABV of 50%, the reduction of eaux-de-vie is favored in a natural way. This high degree provides a more accomplished taste experience as well as a better perception of aromas. This cognac contains no additives, sugar, or caramel. Only light filtration is carried out to preserve its aromatic qualities as much as possible.

THE COLLECTION One hundred years after its foundation, Maison Audry is a proud to initiate a new journey with a first lot of cognac 100% Grande Champagne 78. The Collection is the purest expression of our savoir-faire perpetuated since 1878. The first release is a rare eau-de-vie, a very old Grande Champagne 78. This 49,4% “brut de fût” is a single cask 78 with an exquisite aromatic palette, a sensory voyage, an invitation to contemplation. Collection 78 features only 288 numbered decanters in limited edition, with its own handcrafted ceramic headdress. TASTING NOTES A first gourmet nose of candied fruits, apricots, figs. Once opened in the glass, subtle notes of mango compote and ripe apples appear, followed by pastry aromas, custard, and orange blossom. The olfactory finish takes you to fresh wood and cigar box notes. The palate reveals light tannin and great length, with a dominance of very ripe fruit that gives its beautiful naturally sweet roundness. A very slightly toasted hint on the finish. In a word, an outstanding and venerable Grande Champagne with a light rancio that has preserved all its fruit and freshness for great sweetness and a silky finish. Acacia amber color. ABV: 49,4%

With Monnet XO the Cognac enthusiast will enter the fascinating world of great cognacs. A world of refinement and elegance where each sip reveals new aspects of a complex composition. It is a pure enchantment of the senses! Aged in our very fine grained Limousin oak casks. Distillation with lees for a more aromatic elegance. Aged in our cellars in Jarnac, France.Fantastic bouquet of salted caramel, pizelle, minty tobacco, candied fig, walnut husk, and bold cinnamon. Supple and semisweet on the tongue, candied orange peel and baked raspberries appear alongside grounding touches of toasted oak, black licorice, and white tea.

Amongst the different grades of cognac the VS quality is the youngest which can be sold after a minimum of 30 months in oak casks. For ageing the House of Prunier uses casks of 400 litres coming exclusively from the Limousin district and which are on average 6 to 8 years old.Prunier VS expresses the freshness, the delicacy and the fruit of the different areas of the region. It is an excellent base for mixtures and is adapted to cocktail aromas.

Meukow Palme dOr collection is a selection of rare vintages and exceptional blends offered for limited edition. Rarissime is a blend of exceptional eaux-de-vie aged for up to 80 years, coming from the 2 of the most prestigious cognac appellations, Grande and Petite Champagne. This exceptional and very rare Cognac has very fine aromas of vanilla reinforced by shades of leather and tobacco. Its remarkable aromatic persistence reveals a rich and powerful rancio typical of long aging in oak barrels.

The purest noblesse and distinction of a Grande Champagne. So fine, so elegant so complex, so rich, this wonderful cognac is quite lively in spite of its very old ageing, creamy and appetizing, offering some notes of dried and jammy fruit, with the finest rancio aromas, leather, cigar box fragrances, toasted chocolate, liquorice and toffee. Very long finish with notes of honeyed and peppery spices coming through. It’s a travel in the infinite world of the aromas. A great cognac to meditate. Exceptional.

Since 1765, Maison Hennessy has perfected the art of cognac-making, a tradition perpetuated by eight generations of Master Blenders. A legacy of cultural openness lets Maison Hennessy shine around the world, wherever its celebrated cognacs are shared. In 1817, James Hennessy created a unique blend for the future King George IV of England. From the encounter of these two visionaries, was born the first Hennessy “Very Superior Old Pale,” know today as Hennessy V.S.O.P. The savoir-faire of the Maison Hennessy is fully expressed in this balanced cognac: the selection of eaux-de-vie, aging and assemblage. A cognac of remarkable consistency and vitality, Hennessy V.S.O.P conveys all of the savoir-faire of the Hennessy master blenders who have ensured the continued success of this harmonious assemblage for 200 years. The key to a perfect bottle of VSOP starts at the roots. A tradition of careful aging in hand-crafted French oak barrels develops an eaux-de-vie’s unique expression. From ugni blanc grapes to V.S.O.P, the beauty of this blend is in the selection. It’s through the process of blending that eaux-de-vie becomes V.S.O.P. This Cognac has flavours and aromas of French oak, vanilla, cinnamon, candied fruit, and clove.

Putting a twist on an old favorite, the legendary cognac Martell Cordon Bleu is an international emblem of excellence. While the standard Cordon Bleu is of an XO quality, this new model is an Extra Cognac, making it significantly older: the youngest blend of eaux-de-vie that went into this release is 30 years and the oldest close to 60 years. Ideal for special occasions, the taste of this French cognac is an explosion of spicy fruit notes and elegant richness.