Distiller Notes
An unblended Grande Champagne Cognac made in 1946, the first harvest after the end of World War II, and distilled over a wood fire by Hubert Portier. The 16 barrels were discovered in Braastads firms cellars 51 years later and bottled. This remarkable old cognac is big and mouth-filling, with custardy and smoky flavors, a hint of orange peel and a long finish.
Widely regarded as the finest and most complex grape-based spirit in the world, Cognac follows rigorously strict production guidelines. It is made exclusively of wine—most commonly from Ugni Blanc—from the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions surrounding the town of Cognac in southwestern France. After a second distillation in antique copper pot stills (called charentais), the spirit is transferred to French oak barrels and aged a minimum of two years (VS). Cognac is classified by both age and region (Cru). The Grande Champagne Cru and Petite Champagne Cru, both having shallow limestone soils, are the most respected.
SKRXSM001_1946 Item# 28371