One of the rarest and highest single value Cognac sales in history!
Our second (and last) imperial 3/4 gallon bottle of Massougnes cognac has been sold by Hedonism Wines for over £200,000.
David Baker commented "In over 30 years of buying and selling cognac, this 1805 is one of the oldest and rarest I have ever come across. Massougnes produced historically famous cognacs pre-Phylloxera and we have dated their records back to at least 1730, making them the oldest known growers and sellers of brandies. At its peak, the property covered 346 hectares and Comtesse de La Bourdeliére, who is the last remaining descendant of this famous family, has written a charming note about the 'life' of this extraordinary cognac, created the same year as the Battle of Trafalgar."
Our second (and last) imperial 3/4 gallon bottle of Massougnes cognac has been sold by Hedonism Wines for over £200,000.
David Baker commented "In over 30 years of buying and selling cognac, this 1805 is one of the oldest and rarest I have ever come across. Massougnes produced historically famous cognacs pre-Phylloxera and we have dated their records back to at least 1730, making them the oldest known growers and sellers of brandies. At its peak, the property covered 346 hectares and Comtesse de La Bourdeliére, who is the last remaining descendant of this famous family, has written a charming note about the 'life' of this extraordinary cognac, created the same year as the Battle of Trafalgar."
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
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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
Cognac Masters Medals 2018
We are delighted to announce that three of our Hermitage Cognacs range were awarded medals at the recent Spirits Business Cognac Masters Competition. Almost 40% of our Hermitage range now have a Masters or Gold Medal.
Our highly -prized Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise was presented with a Masters Medal in the Vintage - Single Estate category. Judges commented that "when a cognac is done well, it is exceptionally good at ageing".
Gold Medals were also awarded to two other vintages. Our Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac clearly wowed the judges as well as ourselves, as did the Hermitage 1958 Borderies Cognac.
We are delighted to announce that three of our Hermitage Cognacs range were awarded medals at the recent Spirits Business Cognac Masters Competition. Almost 40% of our Hermitage range now have a Masters or Gold Medal.
Our highly -prized Hermitage Cognac Marie Louise was presented with a Masters Medal in the Vintage - Single Estate category. Judges commented that "when a cognac is done well, it is exceptionally good at ageing".
Gold Medals were also awarded to two other vintages. Our Hermitage 45 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac clearly wowed the judges as well as ourselves, as did the Hermitage 1958 Borderies Cognac.
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.
Our Vintage Brandies Range from 1900-2005
We Have Every Single Year from 1930-2000
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 1930 to 2000 – that’s 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 1930-2000
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 1930 to 2000 – that’s 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.
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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