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Meukow Vintage Grande Champagne 1965 Cognac

Cognac age
Vintage

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Growth area
Grande Champagne

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Bottle size
700ml
ABV
40%
Vintage year
1965
Brand
Meukow Cognac

Tasting review

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Eye: Solid amber with mahogany reflections.

Nose: Delicate aromas of cedarwood accompanied by a burst of elegant rancio, an unmistakable sign of well-aged eaux-de-vie. 

Palate: Warm spices and toasted oak dominate, leading to a long and persistent finish. 

Growth area & soil: Grande Champagne

Grande Champagne

Grande Champagne

Description

Meukow Vintage Grande Champagne 1965 Cognac: Worth the Wait

Crafted exclusively from a single Premier Cru harvest, Meukow Vintage Grande Champagne 1965 Cognac shows a balance of aromas and flavors that can only be found within a truly mature Cognac. After the Ugni Blanc grapes were harvested in 1965, the final distilled eaux-de-vie were left to mature for decades in French oak before being transferred to demijohns. The legal requirements to receive a vintage status are relatively strict and difficult to achieve for Cognac producers. The seal of a single year demijohn must only be broken by a sworn representative before being bottled, and therefore none of the Cognac stored inside can be touched, tasted or removed throughout the aging process.

Meukow was founded by two brothers from Silesia, August-Christophe and Gustav Meukow, and is today one of the few Russian Cognac brands in the Charente region. Initially sent to source Cognac for Tsar Alexander II in 1850, the brothers travelled back and forth for years in their search for the most prestigious casks. Seeing an opportunity to start up business for themselves, in 1862 they decided to remain in France and opened their distillery.

The company grew rapidly, managed under the influence of prestigious shareholders like Henri Bouraud, the Mayor of Cognac from 1849 to 1869. Today, Meukow Cognac is distributed in over 80 countries around the world. Cellar Master Anne Sarteaux oversees all production of Meukow Cognac, and with her distinctive style and attention to detail, she carries on traditions that have been passed down since the house was founded.

Presentation of the Bottle

Slender and sleek, the bottle design for this vintage is as classic as the Cognac it houses. The gold wax, understated vintage statement and elegant label embody the quality that is contained inside, allowing the liquid to speak for itself. Such a timeless design will never fail to draw the eye.

How to Enjoy Meukow Vintage Grande Champagne 1965 Cognac

Pour this exceptional vintage into a tulip glass and let it rest for 30 seconds before taking a sip to let its aromas develop fully. Serve after a fine dinner, with dessert or simply on its own.

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About Meukow Cognac

As the name suggests, Cognac Meukow is one of the few Russian Cognac brands in the Charente region. In 1862 two brothers were sent over to France to supply the Tsar with Cognac and decided to start their own Cognac distillery.

The brand has become known as the “jaguar liquor”, or the “panther liquor”, thanks to its distinctive bottle design. The big cat in question is in fact a puma, and today, with its famous logo, ranks among the most well-known Cognac brands in the world. Its qualities are strength, elegance, sensuality and exotism, the character traits of the puma.

The distillery is housed in Matha in the Charente Maritime, and are particularly celebrated for their VS Cognac, Vanilla Cognac liqueur and 90-Proof Liquor among many others.

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