Amongst the world’s most respected spirits, few can claim the rarity and prestige of the Hermitage Siècle d’Or 100 Year Old Cognac. Matured for a full century in Limousin oak barrels in the heart of the Grande Champagne region, known as the Premier Cru of Cognac, this remarkable expression is believed to be the oldest barrel-aged cognac ever released. It represents the very pinnacle of history, time and rarity.
Crafted from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the exceptional terroir of Lignières Sonneville and distilled in Segonzac using traditional Alembic Charentais stills, this single-estate cognac captures the essence of Grande Champagne at its most refined. Over one hundred years of ageing has led to an expression of exceptional depth, balance and smoothness, creating a spirit of incomparable character.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of cocoa, dried fig, burnt sugar, truffle and cloves. The palate unfolds with layers of burnt toffee, mushroom, ginger and candied fruit, before finishing with a long, elegant note of kumquat. The result is a complexity and richness that can only be achieved through such extraordinary ageing, with the distinctive rancio that defines the world’s rarest cognacs.
The presentation is as exquisite as the spirit itself. Only 68 one-litre decanters have been made, each hand-blown and hand-cut by Cumbria Crystal, the last English producer of entirely handmade luxury crystal. Finished with gold leaf engraving and individually numbered, every decanter is housed in a bespoke wooden case and accompanied by a signed letter from Hermitage Chairman, David Baker.
The Hermitage Siècle d’Or 100 Year Old Cognac is not simply a drink, but a collector’s masterpiece, an heirloom that embodies over a century of heritage, craftsmanship and luxury. For discerning connoisseurs, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience one of the rarest and most remarkable spirits ever produced.
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