Sunday, May 31, 2009

Camus Extra Elegance Cognac

VISUAL: Deep golden colour

NOSE: Subtle and elegant vanilla notes, pastry aromas, a light *rancio & notes of candied fruits.  Charmingly floral.

PALATE: Orange jam & dried fruits, almond & walnut.  Hints of pepper

FINISH: Gental oak & vanilla.  Velvety finish and great depth

Camus Extra Elegance Cognac - A marriage of contrast and ingenuity.  Engraved metal stopper with a squared glass bottle of rounded contours.  The uniquely shaped bottle has no labels, no inscriptions, yet beholds the harmonious superbly aged blends of eaux de vie from the Borderies, Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne into an epic deep golden colour encompassing an explosion of aromas & flavours.

The Camus Extra Elegance Cognac is a multi-award winner of which includes the Platinum Pentaward 2007 (Best Of The Luxury Category) 

The Camus Extra Elegance Cognac is it.  The definition of cognac above and beyond XO.



*First Rancio stage: 10 to 15 years
Peak of vanilla and oak taste, Flowery, dried rose, nutty, spicy

Second Rancio stage: 17 to 22 years
Jasmine, Chocolate, Dried, candied fruit, curry, saffron, ginger

Third Rancio stage: 30 to 40 years
Old tawny port, cedar, eucalyptus, cigar box, tobacco, old muscat wine, nutmeg

Fourth Rancio stage: 50 to 60 years
Tropical fruits, passion, lyche wood scents: sandal wood

Rancio Aromas do stack as they progress in age.