Product description
The main goal of Hermitage Cognac is to search for unique, individual cognacs from niche producers, unknown to a wider group of recipients, but creating exceptional things that can delight more than one enthusiast. Hermitage Cognac offers only the best available cognacs, which thanks to a few families devoted to the art for many years can now enjoy us. We do not offer commercial and repeatable products, only sublime, extremely rare experiences that have waited for years in barrels to see the light of day. Each cognac is carefully selected to ensure only the best in Premier Cru cognacs.
A Word on History - Founder David Baker was introduced to the art of wine tasting over 60 years ago. Meticulously noting and describing the flavours of each wine, he began to seek out wines with more complex flavours and aromas. This is how his passion for cognac emerged, which, thanks to his almost photographic memory for flavours and style, he was able to transform into Hermitage Cognac. Working with the best cognac houses, he is able to find wines that are not only of exceptional quality and style, but also those whose history can be defined by age and vintage, giving us a brief suspension of time in which we can experience the true greatness of Hermitage Cognac.
Cognac Hermitage 1967 Petite Champagne / 41% / 0.7l
Cognac distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes with a probable addition of Folle Blanche, grown on plots of land in the Petite Champagne region, which is characterized by similar soils to the Grande Champagne region. The differences concern the terrain - it is flatter and the porosity of the chalk. Aging in 350 liter Limousine oak barrels, initially in new ones, then in used ones. It gives the impression of being young and fresh, yet balanced and complex, presenting aromas of toffee and toast on the nose, but also sandalwood, honeysuckle and wild cherry. On the palate they are joined by notes of nutmeg, dried figs and allspice, additionally on the long finish there are accents of turmeric.
This cognac had the opportunity to showcase its unusual character at the Cognac Masters in 2017, where it was awarded a gold medal.