- 70cL
The year 2001 marked the beginning of the new millennium by starting on a Monday, as the beginning of a new era. In the vineyards, this new millennium has delivered an excellent first vintage. The winter was cold and rainy and the summer scorching with cold temperatures at night. These climatological conditions allowed optimal ripening of the grapes, which developed rich and complex aromas and retained their acidity.
Specific References
The House of Bache-Gabrielsen is a renowned cognac distillery located in the Cognac region of France. Founded in 1905, it is known for producing high-quality cognacs that blend tradition with innovation. The house was established in 1905 by Thomas Bache-Gabrielsen, a Norwegian who moved to Cognac to start a cognac production business. His vision was to create refined cognacs that respected traditional methods while incorporating a touch of innovation. Since its inception, the house has been managed by several generations of the Bache-Gabrielsen family, who have preserved the legacy and reputation of the house while making improvements and evolutions over time. Bache-Gabrielsen cognacs are crafted primarily from grapes sourced from the Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Borderies crus, offering remarkable complexity and depth. Distillation is carried out in traditional Charentais stills, and the eaux-de-vie are aged in oak casks, allowing for the development of rich and nuanced flavors. The house also employs innovative aging techniques and carefully crafted blends to offer cognacs with varied and sophisticated flavor profiles.
A cognac of remarkable finesse and roundness which is distinguished by its subtle notes of dried flowers, candied apricots and liquorice. On the palate, the wood is perfectly integrated, offering a pleasant texture and exceptional length. A pleasant rancio subtly completes the finish, creating a harmonious and memorable tasting experience.
Vallein-Tercinier XO Vieille Reserve is a blend of eaux-de-vie from Grande and Petite Champagne aged 35 to 40 years old and blended for over 10 years for perfect consistency. Finesse and elegance for this velvet Cognac with melted spice notes.
Godet Single-Cru 22 Ans Grande Champagne is a Cognac from a single terroir: Grande Champagne and having aged for a minimum of 22 years in oak barrels.
Hennessy X.O. is releasing a special bottle to honor Hong Kong. The bottle's design, like the cognac, is strong and elegant. It features drawings of famous buildings and landmarks near Victoria Harbour. A special leather tag, like those on suitcases, is included to remind you of a wonderful trip.
2002 marked a turning point in European history as the single currency was adopted and as the British Monarchy lost the Queen Mother (Elizabeth). In Cognac, Bache Gabrielsen Cellar Master selected two lots of the 2002 vintage from two distinct areas of Grande Champagne, which expressed great complementarity when blended together.