We are proud to present the very first edition of the Cognac Expert Magazine DISCOVER
Extraordinaire de Camus is a magnificent blend of over 200 old and rare eaux-de-vie, asgard for a minimum of ten years and carefully selected according to the criteria valued by the House of Camus: intensity, harmony and perfection. Produced from Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Folle Blanche grapes, this is a Cognac worthy of the most demanding and sophisticated connoisseurs. At the 1999 International Wine and Spirit Competition, the expert committee unanimously recognized Extraordinaire de Camus ‘the best brandy in the world’.
Since Jean-Baptise Camus founded his company in 1863, four generations have followed in his footsteps to turn this small winegrower into a world-renowned Cognac house of distinction. Their family-owned vineyards are part of a magnificent estate of 280 hectares (691 acres), located in the very heart of Cognac. Under Cyril Camus, fifth-generation director of Camus Cognac, the family remains passionate about responsible cultivation, allowing their fields to accumulate organic matter while preserving wildlife in the surrounding environment.
Reminiscent of a vintage cologne, Extraordinaire de Camus is shown in a square, flat bottle with a weighty gold stopper and royal blue logo. The matching gift box gives this package a true sense of retro luxury.
This rare blend is best enjoyed neat at room temperature. Pour into a tulip glass and allow the Cognac to rest for a moment before taking a sip; this will allow the most complex aromas to develop for a fuller tasting experience. For an added element of luxury, enjoy alongside an espresso after a rich dinner - or even with a cigar.
Since 1863, five generations of the Camus family have cultivated a single-minded passion for crafting great Cognac with their own style. Laid across 180 hectares in the smallest and rarest AOC cru - the Borderies - the Camus family has always been deeply involved in winemaking and distilling. It is this unbreakable bond between the land, the traditions and the people who live on it that helps them craft superb Cognacs. Today, it is Cyril Camus who is the bearer of all family tradition and oversees the undisputed quality of Camus Cognac. Export development and product development remain at the top, with a passion for innovation. Cyril Camus has entirely modernized the Cognac house’s interiors, relying on a fresh new take on Cognac for the new century. Instead of leather, wood and velvet in shades of brown, he opts for light colors and a combination of tradition and modern design. d Korea, firmly establishing Camus as one of the five leading Cognac houses at the time.
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