Izambert
Cognac 1811 Izambert, Fine Champagne
Vieille, Gensac la Saline, Fine Champagne, Glass shoulder button. 1811 was regarded at the time as the greatest vintage in living memory, and is now universally held to be the finest vintage of the 19th century throughout the vineyards of Western Europe
Provenance: Martin & Chausselat Versailles, 12/18/1999
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Some details: |
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| Size | 70 cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1811 |
| Alcohol | 40.0 % |
| Bottled | 1910 |
| Button | Glass shoulder button |
| Fill level | Mid shoulder |
| Maturation | Vieille |
| Region | Fine Champagne |
| Seal | Original cork |
| Shape | Squat |
Cognac
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A good Cognac is subjected to a complex manufacturing process. It is never made from the eau-de-vie of a single cru, but from a `marriage' of eaux-de-vie that vary in age and cru - some as old as a hundred. To establish the age of a Cognac, only the number of years spent in oak casks or barrels are taken into account. As soon as an eau-de-vie is decanted into a glass recipient, it ceases to age. The longer it is left to age, the more a Cognac gains in complexity, fragrance, aromas and taste (spiced, pepper and cinnamon flavours).
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