Renault & Co
Cognac 1810 Renault & Co
Réserve, La Tour d'Argent, Grande Fine Champagne
Provenance: Private purchase
A Renault Grande Fine Champagne Cognac from the Paris restaurant La Tour d'Argent. From the beginning, Renault Cognac has been made cognac in keeping with true Charente tradition. After the harvest and vinification, the wines are double distilled in keeping with this special distillation process. Only the heart of the distillate is kept to make up Renault eaux-de-vie which comes from the best crus (growing areas) of Cognac. 1810: In 1810 the French Empire reached its greatest extent. Napoleon annexes the Kingdom of Holland. The marriage of Napoleon and Josephine is annulled. Napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria. Chile forms its First National Junta, which is the country's first step towards its independence.
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| Size | 70 cl |
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| Vintage | 1810 |
| Alcohol | 40.0 % |
| Bottled | 1960 |
| Classification | Réserve |
| Fill level | Mid shoulder |
| Region | Grande Fine Champagne |
| Shape | Cognaçaise |
Cognac
Renowned throughout the world, the production of Cognac has been regulated by its very own AOC since 1909. Only liqueurs from eaux-de-vie made from crus from the controlled appellation area of Cognac can be labelled as such. This liqueur must be distilled and aged on-site in compliance with authorised techniques: double distillation in a copper Charentais still, ageing in oak barrels for a set minimum ageing period.
A good Cognac is subjected to a complex manufacturing process. It is never made from the eau-de-vie of a single cru, but from a `marriage' of eaux-de-vie that vary in age and cru - some as old as a hundred. To establish the age of a Cognac, only the number of years spent in oak casks or barrels are taken into account. As soon as an eau-de-vie is decanted into a glass recipient, it ceases to age. The longer it is left to age, the more a Cognac gains in complexity, fragrance, aromas and taste (spiced, pepper and cinnamon flavours).
Please note that only Cognacs made exclusively from Petite and Grande Champagne (50% minimum) can use the "Fine Champagne" appellation.
Renault & Co
Jean Antonin Renault, a 25-year-old Charentais businessman created Renault Cognac in the town of Cognac in 1835. He enjoyed a reputation as an innovator who appreciated true quality. Renault was the first cognac maker to ship his cognac in bottles which guaranteed that the cognac kept its original taste and delicate flavours. Renault was a great voyager and he started to sell cognac during his travels to Scandinavia, Germany, Eastern Europe, Iceland, the Americas and Asia.
The flagship of Renault Cognac House is the iconic Carte Noire blend which received a registered trademark in the United Kingdom in 1876 – making it one of the oldest cognac recipes still in use.
Today, Renault Cognacs are still produced in the spirit of Jean Antonin Renault in the heart of the Cognac region.
Heritage
Jean Antonin Renault, a 25-year-old Charentais businessman, created Renault Cognac in the town of Cognac in 1835. He enjoyed a reputation as an innovator who appreciated true quality. Renault was the first cognac maker to ship his cognac in bottles which guaranteed that the brandy kept its original taste and delicate flavors.
Long tradition
Renault was a great voyager, and he started to sell cognac during his travels to Scandinavia, Germany, Eastern Europe, Iceland, the Americas, and Asia. Renault combines high-quality standards with a long tradition, and today all Renault Cognacs are still produced in the spirit of Jean Antonin Renault. After the harvest and vinification, the wines are double distilled in keeping with this special distillation process. Excellence, according to Renault & Co, means that they control the whole production from grape growing to bottle.
Craftsmanship
Blending is the essential part of the process when making excellent cognac. There is a massive amount of barrels of Eaux-de-vie in Renault cellars, and the aromatic palette is enormous, creating the ideal balance of taste and aroma is craftsmanship in its most elegant form. For example, the production, Renault Carte Noire cognacs are produced by blending more than 50 different, carefully selected Eaux-de-vie.
Flavor and characteristics
The grapes from the specific crus have a significant impact on the flavor and characteristics of the cognac: Grande and Petite Champagne offer rich, complex and very floral aromas, Borderies are very elegant with notes of violet, Fins Bois and Bons Bois are very fruity and expressive in young Eaux-de-vie.
Master Blender David Croizet
Renault Master Blender David Croizet guarantees that Renault maintains its distinctive flavor year after year. Master Blender carefully chooses the vineyards that Renault uses as well as the best distilleries to have the best Eaux-de-vie to elaborate the best cognacs. And of course, Master Blender’s experience, intuition, and passion are especially crucial when finding the right selection of Eaux-de-vie from different vintages and growths. As said, blending makes the difference.
Storage and aging up to 50 years
The aging process is essential to transform an eau-de-vie into a cognac. Renault cognacs start the aging process in new barrels which give the eau-de-vie its rich amber and gold color and help develop flavor and aroma. After six months, the eau-de-vie is held in older barrels which concentrate the aromas and create new characters, richness, and complexity. The process of storage and aging in older barrels lasts up to 50 years.
Unique blending style
Renault always had a reputation for its unique blending style: The iconic Carte Noire blend was created in 1876 – making it one of the oldest cognac recipes still in use. Today, Renault Carte Noire Extra Old is even blended using this same recipe. As a result of this unique history, Renault Carte Noire has been and still is the reference point for quality among cognac connoisseurs around the world.
Very floral aromas
The grapes from the specific crus have a significant impact on the flavor and characteristics of the cognac: Grande and Petite Champagne offer rich, complex and very floral aromas, Borderies are very elegant with notes of violet, Fins Bois and Bons Bois are very fruity and expressive in young Eaux-de-vie.
