Delamain Très Vénérable Grande Champagne Cognac is blended from a range of Cognacs averaging 45 to 50 years of age, which have been reduced by natural evaporation to approximately 45 percent alcohol by volume. It is brought to 40 percent consumption strength by the gradual addition of ”vieilles faibles,” very old, weak Grande Champagne Cognacs showing a natural alcohol content of 15 percent. The unusual label design is taken from a French Revolutionary bank note. Introduced in 1976, this rare Cognac is inspires the respect and reverence its name, and age, suggest. Brilliant deep topaz in color with gold highlights, its profound, complex bouquet reveals subtle nuances of dried fruits, licorice and mellowed oak. An initial freshness and delicacy on the palate unfold into a rich, palette of mature flavors underscored by sophisticated ”rancio,” notes of fruitcake and cheese. A Cognac of perfect balance with exceptional length on the finish.

Tasting notes

Blended from Cognacs of 45 to 50 years of age, the profound bouquet of this complex spirit suggests dried fruits and toasted oak offset by a note of rancio, carrying into a spectrum of mature flavors of sublime length.

Rating

Gold Medal, International Review of Spirits