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1st Cru, LLC imports Ultra Premium Single Vineyard Grande Champagne Cognacs and Small Estate Wines from New Zealand in addition to brokerage representation of seven wineries from California, South Africa and Australia. |
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ULTRA PREMIUM — SINGLE VINEYARD COGNAC
Any story of great, Single Vineyard Cognac must begin...and end...in the first growth, the Grande Champagne region of Cognac. This is the region recognized world-wide as the cradle of the best Cognac. It used to be that “Grande Champagne” on the front label was all a Cognac needed. But now, being able to write the words “Grande Champagne” on the front label is only the beginning of the story. Now there is a better grade, a higher quality available. Now there is “Single Vineyard Cognac” from the Grande Champagne region of Cognac. To create this masterpiece, we bypassed the traditional Cognac houses and the negociants — we went directly to the Artistic Masters of Cognac, and then, into their private vineyards and cellars. We required that our Single Vineyard Cognac come from a single family estate within the Grande Champagne region, and that they be created by a Master Blender whose father, grandfather and great-grandfather were also Master Blenders, and whose family history in the creation of Great Cognacs goes back at least 100 years. Our last requirement was that their vineyards be no more than 100 acres. We sought out growers with a long tradition farming their own land, and we only accepted families with small farms, because on a small farm, every grape is important and gets the care it deserves from a family who cares, because it is their tradition to do so. We looked….and we looked. And in all of France, we found only two producers who met all our requirements AND made great Cognac. Their brands, and their family names are, Marthe and Francois Voyer. They gave us their best — the most elite Cognacs we’ve ever tasted. They are
THE SINGLE VINEYARD COGNACS Of The GRANDE CHAMPAGNE REGION |
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The Cognacs of Marthe are among the most Prestigious and Elite of all Cognacs — They are from just a Single Vineyard in the Grande Champagne region of Cognac in France. The family of Pascal Filloux have been on their 76 acres in the Grande Champagne making their cognac since 1880. The Grande Champagne is the first growth, the best region of Cognac, and the craftsmanship afforded a cognac from a single small vineyard is the key to creating these monuments to the art of Cognac. |
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Marthe Fauve — 23 yrs old. (40% alc/vol)
Rich amber color for the eye, with forward fruit, dried raisins and herb aromas for the nose. Vanilla, Mediterranean oranges and well developed rancio on the palate lead to a long chalk and crème brulee finish with hints of sweetness.
“Highly Recommended” — Four Stars—F. Paul Pacult Superb (90-95 pts) — Wine Enthusiast Magazine 94 pts. — Beverage Tasting Institute, Chicago |
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Marthe Sepia — 30 yrs old. (44% alc/vol)
A triumph of the distiller’s art. Rich amber-orange color. A powerful nose of vanilla, banana and oak. A warm spicy palate, multi-layered honey, jams, tropical fruits and superbly mature rancio with an impossibly long finish.
“Highest Recommendation”— Five Stars—F. Paul Pacult Classic — (96-100 pts) — Wine Enthusiast Magazine Top 50 Best New Spirits, 2002 — Wine Enthusiast Magazine |
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Marthe Aquarelle — 18 yrs old. (40% alc/vol)
This complex example of the distiller’s art starts with a deep amber color and high toned floral, fruity aromas. These carry forcefully to the palate along with jammy flavors, citrus oil accents and a developing rancio. A lingering, long finish.
“Highly Recommended”—Four Stars—F. Paul Pacult Superb (90-95 pts) — Wine Enthusiast Magazine 90 pts. — Beverage Tasting Institute, Chicago |
