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Fifty Best Cognac
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Ragnaud-Sabourin
Florilège
45 yrs old (all from same year)
Triple "S" / Grande Champagne
46% abv
Incredibly deep aromas of dried autumn fruits, toffee, rich brown spices, toasty oak. A rich, velvety sentry leads to a dry-yet-fruity full-bodied palate of rich brown spices, dark caramel, cocoa, and roasted nuts. Finishes with a very long fade of smoky oak, peppery spice, and dried fruits. Exquisitely proportioned and balanced. Near perfection.
International Review of Spirits Award 2006 Platinum Medal (Rated 98 points, Superlative).
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Rémy Martin
Extra
35 yrs old
Blend / 90% Grande Champagne, 10% Petite Champagne
40% abv
Fragrant honeysuckle and narcissus. Candied plums, rare spices, saffron and precious sandalwood. Satiny. Pure yet intense, refined, long and lingering finish. Winner Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits Award.
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Paul Giraud
Vieille Réserve
25 yrs old
100% hand-harvested
Triple "S"/ Grande Champagne
40% abv
Soft, delicate, sweet. Nose of stone fruit. Palate shows subtle, honeyed fruit. Mid-to-long length on finish. A best buy.
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Leyrat
Glory Extra
40 yrs old
Petite Champagne
45% abv
Old gold in colour. The nose has remarkable floral freshness with leafy undertones. This first impression yields to fine spice, notably cinnamon and pronounced aromas of stewed fruit and quince. The palate is exceptional for its smoothness, packed with peach and apricot flavours, with a hint of resin and honey in an elegant and powerful finish.
Spirits Challenge London 2010 Gold Medal
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Paul Giraud
Très Rare 40 yrs old
100% hand-harvested
Triple "S"/ Grande Champagne
40% abv
Very soft complex nose, slight cloves and pepper. Warm mid-length palate with slightly peppery final edge. A true reflection of a 40-year old cognac. A best buy.
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Le Réviseur
Extra ORIGIN
Petite Champagne
Naturally reduced over time;
cask strength of 45% abv
Golden amber in colour. A powerful first nose is driven by spice and honey, evolving towards pepper and cinnamon, with a soft honey and buttery richness. Dense palate, and at the same time clean and slightly dry. Excellent with a great cigar!
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2010 Gold Medal and Best in Class
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Louis Royer
XO
Blend / Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne & Borderies
42% abv
Deep copper mahogany color. Tremendously promising aromas of caramel apple, nutty praline, polished wood, cola nut, tobacco and sassafras. A silky, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body. Ending in a vanilla pod, honeyed spice cake, oak, and mossy earth accented finish. Powerfully delicious and ethereally balanced with oak. The virility never turns aggressive, enabling one to fully savor the cognac's lingering taste and remarkable finesse.
International Review of Spirits Award Gold Medal (Rated 94 points), SF World Spirits Competition 2010 Gold Medal, International Wines & Spirits Competition UK 2005 Gold, Concours General Agricole Paris Gold medal.
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Hardy
Perfection
Blend / Grand Champagne
41% abv
Vines date back to the 1870's, the Pre-phylloxera days. Its grapes are composed of a 100% French Colombard and this eaux-de-vie is pure and unblended at a natural strength of 41% volume. Hints of chocolate and coffee, big oak and great balance adds to the complexity. A rare Cognac for those who demand the finest. When perfection is gone, c'est fini, for it can never be duplicated.
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Pierre Ferrand
Selection des Anges
30 yrs old
Triple "S" / Grande Champagne
40% abv
The aromas are rich with oaky vanilla and chocolate with a hint of curry, then jasmine tea, honeysuckle and walnut appear. The bouquet continues to develop with candied fruit aromas, spicy saffron, ginger and honey, mixed with nutmeg and cedar wood. Sheer velvet on the palate. The flavours are rich and concentrated, with superb balance. The aftertaste persists for up to 12 minutes.
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Hardy
Noces d'Or
50 yrs old
Blend / Grand Champagne
40% abv
Moderately full-bodied. Inviting rich, fat aromas reveal a silky, honeyed character with elegant wood and spiced flavors lingering on the finish. A richly textured but gracefully proportioned style. A best buy.
The Beverage Tasting Institute Platinum Medal.
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Fri. April 12, 2013 12:12 AM - by: Tim Davis
I love the Remy Martin XIII...I drank one so I have a full numbered empty set for sale, also have an unopened one....I have an A. Hardy flower bottle also...some of these crystal decanters just look amazing.
Sat. March 16, 2013 10:27 PM - by: Tracy Seguin
I have a bottle of Hennessy Cognac the bottle was purchased 60 years ago the cork is still in good shape label is a little worn. would like to sell but not sure on price.
Sun. October 21, 2012 7:32 PM - by: Stephen
ThePaul Giraud tres Rare is a phenomenal champagne. I don't see any by Dodognon. Their 45 year old Heritage is just incredible.
Thu. May 17, 2012 10:14 AM - by: CB
The Leopold Gourmel Age de Fruit above is listed as a vsop 13yr old Blend, which is NOT correct...it is NOT a blend,or a vsop. It is a 10yr old, UNBLENDED, 100% Natural ( Strictly No additives, so unlike all others )and from a single vineyard,,,much like a wine. This is the mosgt authentic best Cognac in the market !
Mon. March 12, 2012 2:38 AM - by: Cognac J
I agree that many of the smaller cognac producers provide a fantastic quality at a much lower price. http://www.cognacbrands.com gives some info about other brands such as Camus & Conjure
Tue. February 21, 2012 3:05 AM - by: Cognac J
What about Hennessy Pure White? http://cognac-expert.com/vs-cognac/hennessy-vs-cognac-pure-white
Tue. February 22, 2011 12:58 PM - by: alexandre
I like the list but missing some smaller brands or new products like Conjure. My favorite brand is Hine Cognac. It's an awesome brand with a good availability even in the US
Thu. September 30, 2010 10:39 PM - by: Andre
Where's the Armangnac? The slutty, slightly overweight sister. And, tho its not Cognac... Germain Robin brandies from California are spectacular! Made from Pinot Noir by a former Cognac distiller, loads of honey, dried currants and spice... Their "VS" knocks the socks of many a Cognac VSOP!
Tue. July 6, 2010 10:12 AM - by: Kris
The top 3 cognacs are commercially and unacceptably "sweet". Maybe fine for NBA players. And, vanilla is not something I think of as a positive in cognac like in Kelt. As Doug says "If you haven't heard of it it is probably very good"-- Gourmel was tops, but I am not sure anymore. I am a fan of Dom. Giraud which I buy by the case every few months. The Beaulon, a bit wshort in the finish but far better than most out there.
Tue. June 8, 2010 4:17 PM - by: jacob
Well if you actually travel to france to purchase Remy Martin you don't get any additives, casue I've tried their VSOP US Import and Non Import and there is a HUGE difference.
Tue. February 2, 2010 9:36 AM - by: Doug
"Stick to Remy Martin, Courvoisier,and Hennessy. These premium brands offer the best in each price range." Ha ha ha, you gave me a hearty laugh! The 100% Folle Blanche 7-year-old Chateau Beaulon will knock the socks off of any of the "big four" Cognacs, until you get into their really pricey stuff. With Cognac, if you haven't heard of it, it's probably very good, and likely devoid of boise additive. Stay away from the big four.
Fri. January 15, 2010 2:38 PM - by: Westbrow
I love Hennessy Cognac. Find the best cognac at www.bestcognac.net
Thu. June 25, 2009 12:00 PM - by: Karin Diamond
Stick to Remy Martin, Courvoisier,and Hennessy. These premium brands offer the best in each price range. I admit there are many on this list I have not tried, but have had the sample a wide range of the ones listed. Yes, price matters! Louis X111 is heaven but at what price?