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Towards the end of the nasal perception, there’s creamy marzipan, a perfume-like orange peel aroma, elegantly rounded off by luscious vanilla. Courvoisier has also been described as the most untypical of the big four. [2] It controls every step of its production process but does no distilling of its own, changes the process for different vintages and regional variations in eaux-de-vie, and has never owned vines. In 2019, it exported approximately 1.4 million nine-litre cases of its cognacs. [3] Hennessy was founded in 1765 by Irishman, Richard Hennessy, and his son James, and has been passed down through the generations. In 1971 Kilian Hennessy created the group Moet Hennessy in a merger with Champagne house, Moet et Chandon. In 1987 they then merged with the clothing brand, Louis Vuitton, to become LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), and the largest such luxury goods group in the world. VINTAGE CURVES: OLDEST COURVOISIER COGNAC ON SALE AT HARRODS". luxury-insider.com . Retrieved 16 September 2014. Le Nez de Courvoisier, one of the first examples of sensory marketing, recognised the dominant aromas in each of the Courvoisier cognacs and used them to deliver food pairing initiatives in partnership with leading chefs and music.In 1828, Felix Courvoisier and Jules Gallois, the sons of Emmanuel and Louis, wanted to improve the quality of cognac, moving the company to the heart of the Cognac region in the town of Jarnac. After Felix's passing in 1866, his nephews, the Curlier brothers, took over the management of the business. By 1909, the business was sold to the Simon family from England, but still maintained its production and headquarters in the Jarnac region. [8] Freshly ground spices stimulate the taste buds: cinnamon and cloves are accompanied by earthy nutmeg and tonka bean. The primary taste components remind me of the prunes and particularly the raisins I had experienced in the nose. But is there actually a difference between the 4 biggest Cognac brands? And if so, what might this be? Cognac Expert has delved into the world of the Cognac giants to bring you the definitive guide as to how each of the famous brands manages to remain true to its roots, retain its own identity, and is certainly different from its closest competitors. 1. Hennessy: The undisputed market leader… from Ireland A unique aspect of Hennessy Cognac is that the responsibility for each and every eau-de-vie is not down to a single person. Instead, the house has a Tasting Committee. This group of eight people meets every morning at 11:00 to discuss and taste various Cognacs. In fact, they sample between 7,000-8,000 each and every year. Now, who wouldn’t want that job? Discover more about the intricate (and long) journey to becoming a member of the Hennessy Tasting Committee in our article, Cognac Expert’s Visit to Hennessy Cognac.

For many, Courvoisier Cognac reached iconic status thanks to the Busta Rhymes song, Pass The Courvoisier. And the brand continues to reach out to all classes of drinkers, including those more familiar with whisky terminology when they added two age-stated Cognacs to their repertoire, The Courvoisier Vintage Connoisseur 12 Years and the Courvoisier Vintage Connoisseur 21 Years. Remy Martin has a similar size range to that of Martell, including some great value VSOPs and Napoleon qualities. They’re also well known for their annual limited edition XO created for the iconic Cannes Film Festival. Courvoisier Cognac". beamsuntory.com. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018 . Retrieved 28 July 2014.One particular, elegant French dessert would not only fit the overall theme but also make for an absolute match made in heaven: Crêpes Suzette. Since they offer a rich, caramelized orange note and zesty orange peel quality, they sit proudly next to the dried orange character of the XO. A piece of toasted brioche with a smear of foie gras and orange jelly would be just as heavenly. The name of Hennessy is, for many, synonymous with luxury. It’s the world’s best selling Cognac brand, managing to steadily increase sales year on year. It’s last sales figures (2017) showed an impressive 8.5% increase, with significant growth in both the US and China. It’s total sales in 2017 were 7.1 million 9 liter cases. Courvoisier to air first spirits 3D advert on UK terrestrial TV". talkingretail.com. 17 November 2009 . Retrieved 9 September 2014.

Faith, Nicholas (2013-09-13). Cognac: The story of the world's greatest brandy. Infinite Ideas. ISBN 978-1-906821-79-1. Vivienne Westwood designs on Courvoisier XO cognac". jeffersonhunt.com. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020 . Retrieved 16 September 2014. Top nine best-selling Cognac and brandy brands". The Spirits Business. 2020-07-01 . Retrieved 2022-03-24. Discover more about the historic brand of Martell, and their wonderful array of luxury Cognacs. 3. Rémy Martin:The Fine Champagne producerThe palette is charmed by a very soft and mellow opening. Despite being dry, a little whiff of sweetness carries the luscious body and mouthfeel with every sip. Crisp, mineral undertones reveal a lot of winey freshness, similar to the promise of the olfactory perception. This is a most elegant Cognac, offering freshness, depth and intriguing complexity of 20-plus years of aging, all the same time. Put simply, cognac is the crème de la crème of the brandy world. Made in a specific region, it must be aged in French oak for a minimum of two years, and undergo two distillations. The second distillation produces the ‘eau de vie’, which is then blended, aged, and released when the brand deems it ready. What is the highest quality of cognac? a b "Our Heritage". courvoisier.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014 . Retrieved 9 September 2014. Throughout the 1980s, we initiated a range of innovative changes to create an even finer, richer cognac, including micro-distillation, buying and ageing our own French oak and upright barrel storage, which improved the regularity of the wood extract and created more balanced aromas in our cognacs. This once again reinforces our position as the most forward-thinking and revolutionary of the main cognac houses. Courvoisier's next fashion partnership was in 2005 with English designer Vivienne Westwood. Sold exclusively at Harvey Nichols, The Courvoisier XO dressed by Vivienne Westwood only released 150 limited edition bottles. [15]