Love Is In The Air
It's that time of the year again when St Valentine's Day gives us all the ideal opportunity to show our loved ones just how much we care. And a bottle of the very best brandy certainly is a gift that keeps on giving. Whether you are eating in or eating out in February 14th, a bottle of our vintage cognac, armagnac or calvados is the perfect finish to your meal. All aged to perfection, our selection of the finest French brandies are luxurious in every way and we have Gifts for Him and Gifts for Her.
Make that special someone's day this Valentines.
It's that time of the year again when St Valentine's Day gives us all the ideal opportunity to show our loved ones just how much we care. And a bottle of the very best brandy certainly is a gift that keeps on giving. Whether you are eating in or eating out in February 14th, a bottle of our vintage cognac, armagnac or calvados is the perfect finish to your meal. All aged to perfection, our selection of the finest French brandies are luxurious in every way and we have Gifts for Him and Gifts for Her.
Make that special someone's day this Valentines.
Best Cognac in Show - Spirits Business
Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
What a year!! Not only have we received an unprecedented number of Gold and Gold Outstanding medals for our Hermitage Cognacs but our latest presentation, the Marie Louise Decanter, has just been declared 'Best Cognac in Show 2018' at The Spirits Business Cognac Masters 2018 out of over 130 entrants. This amazing news follows hot on the heels of the IWSC 2018 Awards where we were also short listed for 'Brandy Producer of the Year'.
Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise 60 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
What a year!! Not only have we received an unprecedented number of Gold and Gold Outstanding medals for our Hermitage Cognacs but our latest presentation, the Marie Louise Decanter, has just been declared 'Best Cognac in Show 2018' at The Spirits Business Cognac Masters 2018 out of over 130 entrants. This amazing news follows hot on the heels of the IWSC 2018 Awards where we were also short listed for 'Brandy Producer of the Year'.
Our Vintage Brandies Range from 1900-2005
We Have Every Single Year from 1928-2001
We specialise in supplying vintage brandies for special occasions. Cognac, armagnac and calvados originate in France and we select only the very best. The range has been expanding since we started out more than a quarter of a century ago and now spans over a century.
Our stock includes a vintage for every single year from 1928 to 2001 – that’s over 70 years of birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions which can be marked with something truly special.
Vintage brandies were harvested in the year they were labelled and then aged, untouched in casks for many years. Single estate, single cask and no additives – just pure brandy – the perfect way to celebrate.
We Have Every Single Year from 1928-2001
We specialise in supplying vintage brandies for special occasions. Cognac, armagnac and calvados originate in France and we select only the very best. The range has been expanding since we started out more than a quarter of a century ago and now spans over a century.
Our stock includes a vintage for every single year from 1928 to 2001 – that’s over 70 years of birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions which can be marked with something truly special.
Vintage brandies were harvested in the year they were labelled and then aged, untouched in casks for many years. Single estate, single cask and no additives – just pure brandy – the perfect way to celebrate.
IWSC 2018 Gold Outstanding Medal Winners
Another fantastic result for the Hermitage stable as three of our newest additions are awarded prestigious medals at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition. GOLD OUTSTANDING Medals were received by our latest vintages:
Hermitage 1948 Grande Champagne Cognac. Judges comments "On the palate this cognac is extremely rich and concentrated. Perfectly balanced.” Hermitage 1944 Grande Champagne Cognac. Judges comments "Absolutely superb! Do not wait to drink this."
All three of our winners are from the top cru as a GOLD Medal was also awarded to the Hermitage 30 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac. Judges comments "Powerful yet elegant on the palate."
Another fantastic result for the Hermitage stable as three of our newest additions area awarded prestigious medals at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition.
GOLD OUTSTANDING Medals were received by our latest vintages:
Hermitage 1948 Grande Champagne Cognac.
Hermitage 1944 Grande Champagne Cognac.
All three of our winners are from the top cru as a GOLD Medal was also awarded to:
Customer Reviews
“I had not experienced this particular brand until last week but now I am hooked, the taste and texture genuinely moved me ... stunning!!”
RP, Perth
“Made a refreshing change to deal with online retailers that really care and go the extra yard.”
ST, Stockport
“I've received the brandy I ordered on Friday already (Monday morning) and just wanted to say it was brilliantly packed/presented and having the handwritten note and brandy details sheet is great - it's the little touches in the internet age that make the difference and you're doing it right!” PB, Suffolk
“I had not experienced this particular brand until last week but now I am hooked, the taste and texture genuinely moved me ... stunning!!”
RP, Perth
“Made a refreshing change to deal with online retailers that really care and go the extra yard.”
ST, Stockport
“I've received the brandy I ordered on Friday already (Monday morning) and just wanted to say it was brilliantly packed/presented and having the handwritten note and brandy details sheet is great - it's the little touches in the internet age that make the difference and you're doing it right!” PB, Suffolk
One of our finest releases ever...
Our latest release, Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise, is a 60-Year-Old Grande Champagne from one of the region’s top artisan producers. This astonishing creation has been described as “lining one’s mouth with velvet”. At 43% abv it has all the complex aromas and flavours one would expect from such a well-aged cognac.
Presented in a one litre hand-blown and hand-cut, full-lead, luxury English crystal decanter from Cumbria Crystal, it is a precious and rare investment.
Cognac Marie Louise is available from Hedonism Wines, Corney and Barrow, Chelsea Vintners and our Brandyclassics website.
Our latest release, Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise, is a 60-Year-Old Grande Champagne from one of the region’s top artisan producers. This astonishing creation has been described as “lining one’s mouth with velvet”. At 43% abv it has all the complex aromas and flavours one would expect from such a well-aged cognac.
Presented in a one litre hand-blown and hand-cut, full-lead, luxury English crystal decanter from Cumbria Crystal, it is a precious and rare investment.
Cognac Marie Louise is available from Hedonism Wines, Corney and Barrow, Chelsea Vintners and our Brandyclassics website.
Hermitage single estate cognacs
Hermitage Cognacs are a range of carefully selected single estate vintage cognacs designed for the most discerning of professionals and connoisseurs. Over the years our relationship with the scions of family firms who have produced the finest cognacs from the top regions in France has enabled Brandyclassics to choose and design award winning cognacs. Our long relationships with these old cognac professionals has enabled us to identify closely with our customers’ needs. Age statements and vintages are now recognised by discerning customers as satisfying their individual needs unlike the generic highly blended VS, VSOP and XO cognacs.
The extraordinary quality of Hermitage Pure Vintage Cognacs is matched only by their extraordinary value, a further advantage of working directly with the Masters of Cognac.
Hermitage Cognacs are a range of carefully selected single estate vintage cognacs designed for the most discerning of professionals and connoisseurs. Over the years our relationship with the scions of family firms who have produced the finest cognacs from the top regions in France has enabled Brandyclassics to choose and design award winning cognacs. Our long relationships with these old cognac professionals has enabled us to identify closely with our customers’ needs. Age statements and vintages are now recognised by discerning customers as satisfying their individual needs unlike the generic highly blended VS, VSOP and XO cognacs.
The extraordinary quality of Hermitage Pure Vintage Cognacs is matched only by their extraordinary value, a further advantage of working directly with the Masters of Cognac.
The finest supplier of single estate vintage brandies in the world
For more than thirty years Brandyclassics have been associated with some of the oldest and finest cognac and brandy producers in the world. Our need for these superb spirits is only matched by our customers, who seek single estate brandies of extraordinary quality which have matured in old cellars for hundreds of years.
Our range of pure cognacs is the largest in the country and entirely free of the sugar syrup and caramel additives used by the big blenders. They satisfy the needs of many of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world, where vintage and individuality are synonymous with their success. Only when you experience our nectars from a past era will you recognise the quality of vintage and single estate from Brandyclassics.
For more than thirty years Brandyclassics have been associated with some of the oldest and finest cognac and brandy producers in the world. Our need for these superb spirits is only matched by our customers, who seek single estate brandies of extraordinary quality which have matured in old cellars for hundreds of years.
Our range of pure cognacs is the largest in the country and entirely free of the sugar syrup and caramel additives used by the big blenders. They satisfy the needs of many of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world, where vintage and individuality are synonymous with their success. Only when you experience our nectars from a past era will you recognise the quality of vintage and single estate from Brandyclassics.
Armagnacs, the fruit of the Gascons
France’s oldest brandy, Armagnac has been produced for more than 700 years. Armagnacs are made from several grape varieties and distilled in the traditional Armagnaçais continuous single still. There are hundreds of small producers, who, unlike cognac, are not dominated by big houses. Vintages and age statements come much easier here and there are a wealth of producers each with fruity and delicious armagnacs.
Our pages are full of the very finest available such as the remarkable 5 year old from Cassagnoles, the wonderful vintages from Chateau de Bordeneuve, Castarede, Darbeau , Montal and our latest range from Clos des Saveurs who, like the famous Delord Armagnacs use the traditional Basquaise green bottle presentations. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
France’s oldest brandy, Armagnac has been produced for more than 700 years. Armagnacs are made from several grape varieties and distilled in the traditional Armagnaçais continuous single still. There are hundreds of small producers, who, unlike cognac, are not dominated by big houses. Vintages and age statements come much easier here and there are a wealth of producers each with fruity and delicious armagnacs.
Our pages are full of the very finest available such as the remarkable 5 year old from Cassagnoles, the wonderful vintages from Chateau de Bordeneuve, Castarede, Darbeau , Montal and our latest range from Clos des Saveurs who, like the famous Delord Armagnacs use the traditional Basquaise green bottle presentations. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
A unique collection of Pre-phylloxera and Early Vintages
Brandyclassics are closely associated with many old chais and cellars throughout the Charente region and have access to some of the very oldest cognacs known to man. Our stock of really old cognacs is in huge demand and regularly required in the most luxurious hotels in the world. We never buy or sell these great monarchs of bygone years blind, there are many tests of both provenance and quality which we conduct first.
Brandyclassics are closely associated with many old chais and cellars throughout the Charente region and have access to some of the very oldest cognacs known to man. Our stock of really old cognacs is in huge demand and regularly required in the most luxurious hotels in the world. We never buy or sell these great monarchs of bygone years blind, there are many tests of both provenance and quality which we conduct first.
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