As part of its ongoing Bicentenary
celebrations, the Grande Champagne specialist expands its
permanent range with an hors d'âge cognac that pays tribute to 200
years of savoir-faire and a special relationship with this
extraordinary terroir.
JARNAC, France, July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delamain Cognac announces the
addition of an exclusive Grande Champagne cognac to its permanent
range. The hors d'âge cognac, L'Oiseau Rare, is being
introduced as part of the House's bicentenary celebrations and
embodies the passion and savoir-faire of a 200-year journey
in pursuit of cognac excellence, and the House's special
relationship with the Grande Champagne terroir.
L'Oiseau Rare, or rare bird, is a soaring blend of eaux-de-vie
that were singled out twice: first for their individual potential,
spending long periods fully evolving their unique personalities,
then again to be blended together for another decades-long period
of ageing in a specially crafted "foudre" – a century-old seasoned
oak vat that sits in the Grand Chai in Jarnac. Time, cellar
conditions and the blender's art together promote the concentration
of aromas and the perfect harmonious blend that is….L'Oiseau
Rare.
Commenting on this latest addition to the range, Charles Braastad, Delamain's Cellar Master
noted: "This exceptional blend was created by Dominique Touteau,
Delamain's former Cellar Master, crowning his 40-year career. There
are so many wonderous elements at work in this blend. The
extraordinary individual qualities of the eaux-de-vies, the
opportunity to imagine how these individual talents could be
brought together in a symphony. It is a privilege to continue this
blend in the wake of Dominique Touteau's legacy and to launch this
exceptional cognac in the year of our Bicentenary."
In addition to describing this elegant cognac's uniqueness, the
name L'Oiseau Rare pays tribute to Jacques Delamain, a cognac visionary who wove
together passions for the natural world (in particular ornithology)
and a pursuit of ethereal Grande Champagne cognacs. A scholar and
prolific writer, in addition to the co-creator of the iconic X.O
Pale & Dry, Jacques laid down the foundations of the family
philosophy: one that blends an unyielding fascination with the
natural world with the crafting of transcendent cognacs. It is
Jacques's vision, perhaps more than any other, that after two
centuries leaves Delamain a house apart…a L'Oiseau Rare.
- Packaging. The unique decanter showcases, amongst
different bird species, a kestrel highlighted in gold, native to
the Charente region, in a nod to Delamain's portrayal of the bird
in his book "Portraits d'Oiseaux." Underscoring, the cognac's
naturalist inspiration, the sandblasted decanter complements the
decorative pattern with a gold-colored metal collar and a glass
stopper; with the entirety nested in an oak wood giftbox featuring
walnut and birch wood.
- Tasting Notes. Tasting this exceptional cognac is
a gradual ascent leading to the pinnacle of perfection. The blend
reveals complex, ethereal and captivating aromas that only the
finest, matured eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne can
produce. On the nose, the amber-hued spirit reveals delicate
notes of flowers and a hint of spice, followed by perfectly ripe
summer fruits and elevated by the scent of roasted almonds and
other nuts. On the palate, flavours of orange zest
intermingle with red fruits, Kirsch cherries and Muscat grapes,
complemented by a refreshing note of cardamom. The cognac's
persistence, length and elegance express the signature
Delamain style, passed down from generation to generation for
over 200 years.
- Availability & Launch. The launch
of L'Oiseau Rare will coincide with the
bicentenary celebrations and will be available in selected
premises and travel retail stores around the world in July 2024. L'Oiseau Rare is
expected to retail at €1,500.
About Delamain Cognac
Founded in 1824, the House
of Delamain embraces a nine-generation legacy of impassioned
curiosity as to the natural world and the possibilities inherent in
an enlightened partnership with its own special terroir.
Specializing in Grande Champagne, cognac's finest cru and
terroir, and employing a savoir-faire passed down across two
centuries, the House of Delamain guides elegant and delicate
eaux-de-vie during their journey traversing historic and
atmospherically influential cellars (those cellars, in a sense,
their second terroir).
Striving for excellence at every stage of the lengthy lifecycle,
the House of Delamain adopts an artisanal and non-interventionist
approach, respectful of natural processes and time, in order to
create transcendent cognacs.
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