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Cognac, Armagnac and Brandy are three popular names of a number of spirits produced by distilling wine. Brandy is an all-encompassing name that includes Cognac, Armagnac, as is Eaux de Vie and some brandies are produced by distilling fruit rather than grapes.
Brandy (brandy wine) is made from early cropping bitter in taste grapes in order to achieve a higher concentration of acidity, which helps both in the distillation process and brings out the desired brandy style of spirit prior to the finishing and aging process.
The most acclaimed brandies are of course Cognac and Armagnac, although today Italy, Spain, South Africa and a number of other counties around the world do produce some exceptional wine based brandies. On the other side of the coin, France and a few other countries do produce in large quantities wine based Brandies of a basic nature which do fill an important position in the market place.
At Alexander Wine Merchants, Southampton, Hampshire, UK we do focus on cognac and fine brandies from Europe ranging from good quality VS to exceptional marques and old vintages of cognac. A superb cognac being Leopold 10 Carats as is Cognac Gautret XO
We are also very proud of our selection of Spanish brandies namely from the Spanish regions of Brandy de Jerez and Brandy del Penedes. We can certainly recommended Sandeman Imperial Spanish Brandy and Carlos 1 Imperial XO 15 Year Old Gran Reserva Spanish Brandy.
A good quality cognac or brandy should be drunk neat, preferably in a brandy style glass or some in Spain prefer a sherry type copita glass. Make sure the brandy is at room temperature and one’s glass should ideally be warm. Pour one or two measures, swirl and bring to the nose to smell several times, then sip very slowly and savour in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing. Practice and Brandy will be your friend for life.
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Cognac Courvoisier VSOP A reserve known as \"Le Cognac de Napoleon\"
Cognac Courvoisier VS Hugely popular cognac with a full flavoured palate.Great value for such a easy drinking spirit
Cognac Martell VS Popular producer, well rounded with a soft fruit character
Cognac Pierre Ferrand 10 Generations,
Cognac Pierre Ferrand 10 Generations 1er Cru is a tribute to the ten generations of Ferrand wine makers who have passed down the knowledge of the vine and of distillation.
Cognac Gautret VS is a superb cognac from an \"old\" traditional family owned Cognac House whose cognac is matured in limousin casks.
Cognac Remy Martin VSOP Very popular producer. Smooth and elegent
Remi Landier Cognac VS has a generous nose that brings together notes of almond, candied chestnut and candied orange. Quickly developing with heady notes of vanilla and flowers, with a subtle note of honey and spices. Creamy mouthfeel, with a touch of spice and pepper with strong citrus and stone fruit with a hint of ginger and sweet oak.
Cognac Hennessy VS Very moorish Cognac with lovely mellow character
Remi Landier Cognac VSOP is dark gold with copper highlights. A powerful nose of sweet spices, ripe white grapes, almons and lemongrass. This is followed by the delicate notes of apricot, dry guava and blooming flowers.
Cognac Gautret VSOP is a superb cognac from an \"old\" traditional family owned Cognac House whose cognac is matured in limousin casks.
Cognac Leopold Gourmel Premieres Saveurs 6 Carats,
Leopold Gourmel Premieres Saveurs 6 Carats Cognac has been aged on its fine lees to increase intensity and complexity, and is then matured in fine-grain Allier oak casks. The cognac is pale gold in colour and has a fresh, subtle aroma of white peaches and pear. On the palate there are notes of dried fruit, vanilla and a little warm spice. The finish picks-up the fruit again, plus small waves of oak.
Cognac Pierre Ferrand Ambre 1er Cru,
Cognac Pierre Ferrand Ambre 1er Cru has a beautiful amber hue with floral overtones and a subtle vanilla bouquet. Hints of white peach and dried apricots. A well balanced, elegant mouthfeel.
Cognac Hermitage Grande Champagne 10 Year Old
Cognac Hermitage 10 Year Old is Rich and woody with great vivacity and bright fresh notes of apple, apricot, pineapple and vanilla alongside leather, coffee and spice. Complex and indulgent. \"Displaying many of the Hermitage Provenance characteristics, this cognac has flavours of spice and coffee with pineapple in the background
Remi Landier Cognac XO has notes of fresh fruit, orange, apricot, quince, apple. Moves on to vanilla and caramel. Notes of freshly cut grass. Lime leaf, followed by a strong return of red and dried fruit, hazelnut, almond and pecan. The palate is full and stealthy at the same time, develops on pepper and black liquorice.
Cognac Jules Gautret 10yrs has been aged in French oak barrels and is a balanced cognac, marked by the aroma of oak reinforced by notes of nuts and liquorice. Enjoy as a digestive as well as an aperitif, pure, on ice or as a long drink where its character will bring richness and elegant to a cocktail,
Cognac Gautret XO is harmonious, round, well balanced, aged in Limousin casks. Aromas of dried fruits, flowers, woody scents, great delicacy and power.
Cognac Delamain Pale & Dry XO Grande Champagne,500ml,
Delamain Pale & Dry XO Grande Champange Cognac 500ml has a complex bouquet with powerful and intense floral aromas, along with notes of vanilla. Its mellow and round on the palate evolving into full-bodied fruit flavours with hints of liquorice. An excellent partner to chocolate desserts or serve on its own as a digestif.
Cognac XO, Leopold Gourmel "Age du Fruit" 10 Carats,
Leopold Gourmel \"Age du Fruit\" 10 Carats Cognac XO has been aged on its fine lees to increase intensity and complexity, and is then matured in fine-grain Allier oak casks. The colour is medium gold with discrete aromas of almonds and fresh flowers. On the palate it has flavours of preserved fruits, citrus, apricot and peaches. The finish picks-up notes of vanilla, toffee and warm sweet spices.
Cognac Courvoisier XO Well aged and very full bodied from this popular producer.Great length and lingering complexity. A fine example of a very good XO.
Cognac Hermitage Cafe 20 is a rich, robust dark cognac with hints of mocha, coffee and roasted walnuts. Aged for more than 20 years in oak casks, Hermitage Café 20 is at its best late morning when the taste buds are at their most receptive. During the 18th and 19th centuries in London and other capitals of Europe, cognac was often enjoyed with dark coffees, sweetmeats or pastries.
Cognac Delamaine XO Grande Champagne,
Cognac Delamaine XO Grande Champagne is classy, with a lovely fruit bouquet and a firm, smooth palate. This warming cognac has great depth of flavour combined with a delicious sherry character
Cognac Leopold Gourmel "Age des Fleurs" 15 Carats,
Leopold Gourmel \"Age des Fleurs\" 15 Carats Cognac has been aged on its fine lees to increase intensity and complexity, and is then matured in fine-grain Allier oak casks. The colour is pale gold with fine aromas of toasted nuts, cinnamon and orange zest. The palate responds to deep flavours stewed apples, dried mango and dark plums. The finish is long with more interesting flavours of dried fruit and vanilla.
Cognac Martell XO, Embodies the integrity and reputation of Martell Cognacs, its rich, elegant flavours make it a truly outstanding cognac,A spicy, rich crescendo starting with the mellow elegance of the Borderies, followed by the intensity and finesse typical of Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie.
Cognac Hennessy XO Opulent and well flavoured with more than 100 different brandies going into this blending of XO, the oldest of which is almost 100 years old
