Jede handgefertigte Flasche nummeriert, Auflage nur wenige hundert Exemplare (ich habe bisher nur Zahlen unter 500 gesehen). Unsere Flasche trägt die Nummer 424. Eine Auflage von 500 Stück könnte gut passen - das wäre dann etwa ein Fass.
Croizet ist bekannt für immer die noch vorhandenen sehr alten Reserven, und wir haben schon viele dieser Raritäten von 1858 bis 1914 verkauft. Vor allem der 1914er ist legendär. Der 989 ist eine Cuvée aus den besten Beständen im Alter von maximal 90 Jahren! Verkauft wurde er um das Jahr 2012 herum wohl nur im duty free shop in Singapur - daher findet man das Produkt fast nirgends mehr in Europa. In Asien werden heute fast alle Luxus-Cognacs zuerst vermarktet - das ist dann exklusiv im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes!
Die Aufmachung ist extrem luxuriös und kann sich mit einem Hennessy Richard messen: sehr schwere Holzbox in Klavierlack-Optik und eine mundgeblasene Flasche mit Einschlüssen.
"989" dürfte wohl "9" und "89" bedeuten, was dann das Alter des jüngsten und ältesten Brandes in der Mischung wäre.
"Cuvée 989 by Cognac Croizet is a very special blend. It celebrates great vision, but also offers a unique taste experience. The special aromas and flavours this cognac possesses have developed over decades of ageing in the company warehouses in St Même les Carrières and eaux-de-vie spanning 90 years has been carefully selected by Croizet’s 9th generation cellar master to create a unique cognac.
The deep mahogany colour is a clear indication of the aromas to come. Harmonious, refined notes of subtle spices (saffron, dried tea, oak, coffee) and dried fruits (figs, dates, walnuts) fill the senses immediately. On the palate this cognac is light, round and resolutely dry with great length. It is a perfect companion for cigar aficionados or those with a more demanding sense of taste."
Hier noch etwas zum Lesen über Croizet von deren Homepage:
"Everything begins in 1805. In the beginning there was a dream.
Léon Croizet who belonged to a family of vineyard owners established in Grande Champagne since the 16th Century, wanted to create his own Cognac House to compete with the 20 other or so houses that had recently been established.
Fine connoisseur and hard working, this former Sommelier to Napoleon I's High Command, founded the company that carries his name to this day. In 1871, the founder’s grandson, Benjamin Léon Croizet registered the brand and set about developing the business.
A cultured and influential individual, he succeeded in shipping his cognacs around the world.
He worked incessantly to create the highest quality cognacs and played a part in the creation of the Appellation in 1909. He also won many prizes for his cognacs, notably at the Universal Exhibitions of 1878 & 1900.
At the end of the 19th Century, the vast majority of the Cognac vineyard was ravaged by the disease Phylloxera. B. Léon Croizet refused to let his estate die away. Instead, he planted experimental vines from America. In order to protect them, he built stone walls around certain small vineyards.
His techniques were adopted by many vineyards owners and this helped to replant the vineyards of Cognac. In recognition of his work, B. Léon Croizet was awarded in 1883 the Légion d’Honneur by the President. The successive generations have maintained the Croizet cognacs’ irreproachable quality and developed the brand around the world. During the marriage of Léonie Croizet in 1892, a collection of priceless cognacs entered into the company’s heritage.
Due to this enviable position, Cognac Croizet was amongst a select group of only 3 Cognac Houses allowed to continue selling Vintage cognacs in 1963.
Cognac Croizet, still based in St Même les Carrières, is today looking to the future and is about to write a new chapter in its long and illustrious History."
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Angaben zur Lebensmittelverordnung:
Artikel: Cognac
Nettofüllmenge: 0,7 l
Alkoholgehalt: 40% vol.
Lebensmittelhersteller/Importeur: Croizet S.A.S., 9 Rue de Durland, 16750 St. Meme le Carrieres, France
Ursprungsland: Frankreich
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