Cognac is a beverage with a history of more than 6 centuries, having a long tradition which invites you to travel across the world of flavors combined in a drink with an alcohol content of 38 – 50% and a velvety texture.
To have a quality cognac, manufacturers are required to go through four stages to create it. The first involves obtaining a quality wine, followed by the stage in which the obtained beverage is distilled by strict methods. The third stage consists in the aging of the eaux-de-vie, the final stage being the one in which the blending is done.
So, if you want to delight yourself with a high quality cognac or offer it to someone who is dear to you, we have prepared some carefully selected assortments that any fine liquor lovers will appreciate:
1. Hennessy X.O – www.finestore.ro – 954,87 lei
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Hennessy X.O is one of the few types of cognac that has the power to hypnotize with the flavor of an Extra Old assortment. Its intense color shows that it is a hard liquor and the taste that remains after drinking it reveals the complexity of the aging process to which it was subjected. It consists of 100 eaux-de-vie aged for a period of at least 12 years, its aromas being a symphony of fresh and dried fruits and wood notes.
2. MARTELL – www.diplomaticshop-online.ro – 710 lei
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Being created in 1715, the Martell House is one of the oldest French cognac houses. Due to their variety of Borderies eaux-de-vie, Martell cognacs have a floral note, of violets, but Martell X.O comes with a new flavor that combines the taste of dried fruit with a unique taste of almonds and vanilla.
3. A.E. DOR Legend – fineliquors.ro – 1048 lei
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In 1858 Amedee – Edouard DOR revolutionized the world of cognac. After decades of aging, the cognac varieties from Grande Champagne were decanted into wax-sealed demijohn. Thus, the flavor of the cognac can be kept intact over time. A.E. Dor Cognac Legend is a blend between Grand Champagne and Borderies that comes specially packed in a ceramic bottle.
4. Remy Martin XO – www.beicevrei.ro – 1384,30
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Remy Martin XO is a mix of strong aromas and velvety texture that contains rich notes of figs, plum and oranges, perfectly blending with floral notes of jasmine and iris but also with flavors such as hazelnuts and cinnamon. The grapes used to produce this cognac come from the French area named Champagne.
5. Grosperrin 1973 Petite Champagne Cognac – www.vinexpert.ro – 1317 lei
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Its strong aromas of plums, dried mirabelles, spices (cardamom, curcuma, black pepper) and exotic woods (cedar, sandalwood, eucalyptus) give it a slightly spice taste. It was made in 1973, in France, in the Cognac region.
Choose an old and refined cognac so you can enjoy its intense taste that will introduce you to a special story. Opt for an old cognac, maybe even for one produced in a limited edition, and enjoy its amazing flavors!
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