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Cognac - Héritage des Comtes de Mareuil, 1893 Cognac

Héritage des Comtes de Mareuil, Cognac Très Vieille Grande Champagne, Cognac 1893

Bottle size: 70cl

ABV: 40%

Price:

£1,795.00

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Description

Cognac – Héritage des Comtes de Mareuil, 1893
Très Vieille Grande Champagne Cognac

The 1893 vintage stands among the final years of the 19th century, a period when traditional distillation methods and extended ageing in seasoned oak defined the finest Cognacs. From the prestigious Grande Champagne cru — the most highly regarded terroir of the region for producing elegant, long-lived eaux-de-vie — this Héritage des Comtes de Mareuil represents a spirit of extraordinary rarity and historical depth.

Designated Très Vieille, this Cognac has benefited from exceptional ageing, allowing more than a century of slow maturation to refine and concentrate its character. Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie are celebrated for their finesse and longevity, and with time they develop remarkable aromatic complexity while retaining balance and composure.

Tasting Notes:
Now a deep burnished mahogany with copper and amber reflections, the nose is profoundly expressive and layered. Aromas of antique oak, polished walnut and dried fig intertwine with notes of tobacco leaf, leather and caramelised citrus peel. With time in the glass, nuances of cocoa, warm spice and delicate rancio emerge. On the palate it is silky and harmonious, the texture supple despite its age. Flavours of toasted almond, dark toffee and dried fruits unfold gradually, leading to an exceptionally long, warming and contemplative finish.

Serving & Enjoyment:
Serve neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass. Allow time for the Cognac to open and reveal its full aromatic spectrum. A spirit of this age is best savoured slowly, marking a significant occasion or enjoyed in quiet appreciation.

Summary:
An exceptionally rare Très Vieille Grande Champagne Cognac from 1893, Héritage des Comtes de Mareuil offers profound maturity, elegance and historical resonance — a distinguished survivor from the closing years of the 19th century.


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Condition

Level 5 cm below cork -label bin soiled

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