Cognac is making a huge resurgence back into the young professional scene in the United States and we would like to share with you one of our favorites.
Cognac Croizet is one of Cognac’s historic Houses, founded in 1805 by Léon Croizet, Sommelier to Napoleon I’s High Command. Since the beginning, the successive generations have successfully transformed the founder’s dream into an international brand, recognized by experts around the world worldwide for its superior quality.
Croizet is a 100% Grande Champagne Cognac. The House style is determined by the 60 hectares of vineyards the company owns in Grande Champagne, considered to be the most prestigious growth area in the cognac region. Croizet expresses this region’s very typical style, showing great elegance, richness of aromas, and great length on the palate.
The company masters every step in the production process and as such Croizet cognacs are both authentic and traditional. The wines are distilled on their lees in small Charentais pot-stills, and then slowly aged in French oak barrels in the House’s original ageing cellars prior to blending and bottling at the premises.
This process makes for a smooth and rich taste. I prefer to drink Croizet straight accompanied with cigar, however a Croizet cocktail is perfect for entertaining guests.
The Classic Range
CROIZET VS Grande Champagne (~$30)
CROIZET VSOP Grande Champagne (~$35)
CROIZET XO Grande Champagne (~$100)
CROIZET EXTRA Grande Champagne
The Vintage Collection
The current list is: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973 & 1975.
Vintages are only available in 70cl. format.
*Vintage tastings will take place in NYC in October, November & December
The Luxury Collection
Well known for the impressive stocks of old cognacs ageing in its historic ageing cellars in St Même les Carrières, and especially for a unique private reserve of pre-phylloxera cognacs dating back to 1858, the House of Croizet produces a small selection of unique cognacs for high end connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
The 1858 Cognac Croizet, Cuvée Léonie was also served on the Titanic in the Cafe Parisien. Talk about history! The brand has been working with Titanic II in promoting her maiden voyage. To help celebrate her maiden voyage that will take place in 2016, Cognac Croizet has created a specialty cocktail (See below).
Interesting Facts:
- 200+years of tradition with the 9th–Generation Cellar Master still overseeing Production
- Situated in Cognac’s most prestigious Cru, Grande Champagne
- Uncompromising philosophy of producing Cognacs with Finesse, Purity & Quality
- Multi–Award winning producer through the Century
- 1 of only 3 producers who were continuously allowed to produce Single Vintage Cognac
- Recognized by Guinness Records as “World’s Most Expensive Cognac”,1858 Single Vintage Cognac Croizet Cuvee Leonie Sold at Auction in Shanghai, Sept 2011 Chinese Yuan ¥1 Million
- In 12th century France, “Croizet” was the nickname given to someone who made money. From the 19th century the name “Croizet” became a synonym for quality and excellence.
Titanic II Cocktail
4 slices of ginger
1 lime slice
4 cl VSOP Croizet Cognac
6 cl lemonade
fine peel of cucumber
Add lime and ginger into a glass and add 2 cl of Cognac, add ice and stir. Now add the rest of the Cognac and also the lemonade – finally add the cucumber peel. Done!
More recipes to come!
For more information, visit: www.cognac–croizet.fr/
Cognac Croizet can be found in NYC at Financial District Wine & Liquor, Pranna, The Brandy Library, Cafetasia and more.
CHEERS!
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