De La Motte, 1914 Cognac
De La Motte Fine Petite Champagne, Cognac 1914
Bottle size: 70cl
ABV: 40%
Price:
£1,295.00
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Description
De La Motte, 1914
De La Motte Fine Petite Champagne Cognac
Vintage 1914
The 1914 vintage marks a profoundly historic year — the final harvest before the outbreak of the First World War. Produced during a period when traditional distillation methods and patient oak ageing defined the region’s finest spirits, this Fine Petite Champagne Cognac from De La Motte represents both resilience and refinement.
Petite Champagne, one of the principal crus of Cognac, is known for producing elegant, aromatic eaux-de-vie with excellent ageing potential. When matured over many decades, these spirits develop remarkable softness and layered complexity while retaining balance and composure.
More than a century of careful ageing has shaped this 1914 Cognac into a rare and evocative survivor from an era long past — a spirit that carries both historical significance and enduring craftsmanship.
Tasting Notes:
Now deep amber with rich mahogany hues, the nose is mature and expressive. Aromas of dried apricot, fig and polished walnut are layered with notes of antique oak, tobacco leaf and caramelised orange peel. With time in the glass, hints of leather, cocoa and warm spice emerge. On the palate it is supple and harmonious, the texture silky and rounded. Flavours of toasted almond, toffee and dried fruits unfold gradually, leading to a long, warming and elegant finish.
Serving & Enjoyment:
Best served neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass. Allow the Cognac time to breathe and reveal its aromatic depth. A spirit of this age is ideally reserved for meaningful occasions and savoured slowly.
Summary:
An exceptionally rare Fine Petite Champagne Cognac from the pivotal year of 1914, De La Motte offers historical resonance, refined maturity and timeless elegance — a distinguished relic of the early 20th century.
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Condition
Good Condition
