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

Cognac 1811 Izambert, Fine Champagne (3171)
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. In the same year, Napoleon himself visited the region, and was presented with a barrel of cognac as a gift for his young son. Many ascribed the extraordinary weather to the remarkable astronomical event that had dominated the year. The exceptional quality of 1811 cognac was recognised immediately, and the leading producers marked the vintage either with the date on the bottle, or, more unusually, with a picture of the comet forever associated with the vintage. The date "1811" or the star (as the comet symbol soon became) were regarded as signs of infallible quality, and the leading producers were not slow to exploit this. The Russian Empire removes Anton II, Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia, from his office, placing a Russian-appointed bishop at the head of the Georgian church. The Argentine Government declares freedom of expression for the press.
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Some details:
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

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