Cognac: A Timeless and Lucrative Asset
Cognac is one of the world’s most prestigious spirits, It is the King of all spirits, renowned for its exceptional quality, rich heritage, and meticulous and traditional production process. Based in the Charente region of France to the east of Rochefort where the Campanian chalk, named after the Latin original of the word champagne, provides the ideal soil for the cognac grapes to grow. Hermitage Cognacs come from the Premier cru of Cognac known as Grande Champagne
The production of cognac is highly regulated, requiring double distillation in Charentais copper pot stills and ageing in French oak barrels from specific forests. These strict regulations and time-intensive maturation processes contribute to cognac’s rarity and desirability, making older vintages a much sought-after asset for collectors and investors, enhancing their historical significance and value.
Hermitage Cognac, A Unique and Tangible Investment in Exclusivity, Elegance and Maturity. The long ageing process of Premier Cru Cognacs in oak casks ensures that these old brandies achieve mature qualities never found in other luxury spirits, Qualities that can be timelessly preserved in glass homes known as bonbonnes.
Strict Production Limits and long ageing in old cellars ensure an exclusivity and scarcity, where values continually rise. Old and mature vintage cognac is a physical asset that retains intrinsic value which continually appreciates in time.
Hermitage Paradis nineteenth century cognacs offer exclusivity and collectability. With some bottles selling for six figure sums, their value is less influenced by economic trends, offering an asset stability which can be passed to family members. Our Paradis Cognacs represent the pinnacle of refinement, offering extraordinary complexity and depth, making them the most desirable and sought-after luxury spirits available in the market.
Hermitage Paradis
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The Hermitage Paradis 1889 Cognac comes from the south east part of the region, now known as Grande Champagne, around the charming little village of Bouteville. It was made on a small wood fired still and is a glorious example of some of the finest …
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On a recent visit to the Cognac region it was something of a shock to find a cellar with some vintages from the last quarter of the 19th century. One of them was the 1893, regarded by many as one of the finest vintages to …
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IWSC 2021 – Gold Award “A tropical note behind the oaky, polished wood and roasted coffee aromas. Black tea on the palate is balanced with spice and creamy caramel. Dry, nuanced, refined and elegant.” Judges’ comments This remarkable cognac has spent more than 80 years in its …
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This remarkable Hermitage Paradis 1887 Cognac was produced by the House of Guiziet. Situated just outside Segonzac, on the road to Barbezieux, it stands on the Cognacian chalk slopes where the vines can penetrate up to thirty metres. At the time, the estate was about …
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The growers’ cellars would have been old farm buildings, probably with natural floors, ideal for the long ageing of these cognacs. The tannins from the wood have given this cognac deep and rich flavours of damsons toffee, and roasted nuts. Aged for more than 70 …
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This Hermitage Paradis 1883 Cognac comes from a tiny village called Corcheville, near Eraville, on the east side of Grande Champagne. The tiny, 3 hectare estate, owned by an M Mallet, grew a mixture of Folle Blanche and Colombard grapes; the latter often provides some …
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The period from 1870 to 1900 saw cognac houses in France produce some of their finest spirits, a few of which are still available today. This was a period before the official recognition of crus, however, it was widely accepted that the area north of …
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Only a few bonbonnes exist of this old, Hermitage Paradis 1875 Cognac which originally came from a cellar near Bouteville. It was distilled on a very small still and then aged for more than 75 years in a cellar built against a limestone cutting. The …
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The much sought after ‘rancio’ in this cognac is incredibly intense and rich. Created by long barrel ageing, in two different barrels, for a total of more than 110 years, the effect is stunning. The richness of this sublime cognac is defined by notes of …
