Cognac is one of the most well-known spirits in the world, but regular drinkers will find that cognac is mostly not cheap! Yes, not to mention that it is a luxury, cognac is definitely a light luxury. What this article is going to introduce will be the real luxury of cognac – the top 10 most expensive cognacs in the world. At a glance, almost all of them are money-burning masters! Don't believe you!
Note: This article is sorted by price from high to low, the following prices are the international average price excluding tax, and will change at any time, can not be used as a domestic price reference.
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Rentou Road Easy Thirteen Days Contains Cognac
Louis XIII by Remy Martin Rare Cask Grande Champagne Cognac
International pre-tax average price: ¥175,333
Remy Martin is one of the oldest Cognac brands in France, and its flagship cognac is Louis XIII. Louis XIII has always been synonymous with the world's top cognacs, and it is also known as the "king of spirits". Every bottle of LOUIS XIII has been aged in oak barrels for at least 50 years, far exceeding the average XO.
Among all Louis XIII's wines is a fine wine called Rare Cask, which has long been the top of the list of the most expensive cognacs, and the price of one bottle alone is almost equal to the price of 2 bottles of the world's most expensive wine, Romanee Conti.
As the most expensive cognac in the world and the proudest work of Louis XIII, Tianyun can be described as extremely precious. Created by Pierrette Trichet, louis XIII's chief bartender, the wine was discovered during her annual inspection in 2004, a barrel of unusual excellence, and after 4 years of observation, she was convinced that it was a barrel of cognac unlike any other, so she made a bold decision that Louis XIII had never had in the history of Louis XIII – to launch this barrel of cognac alone, and the Tianyun series was born, the first named Tianyun 43.8.
As Pierret Trichet said, the Celestial Series is a miracle that makes it impossible to predict when the next bucket will appear. After 5 years of patient searching, she accidentally found a new bucket, and Tianyun 42.6 was born. This is the only 2 barrels of Cognac in the Tianyun series that currently exists, with unique quality and rare production, and the price is not expensive.
Head Road Easy Thirteen Black Precious Crystal Supreme Suit
Louis XIII by Remy Martin Black Pearl Grande Champagne Cognac
International pre-tax average price¥157,211
Runner-up, still from the head of the road Easy Thirteen!
It is estimated that only a few true love fans know that the reason why Louis XIII is called Louis XIII is actually related to the famous French Emperor Louis XIII. Originally, the prototype of louis XIII cognac was derived from a wine bottle found on the ancient battlefield during the time of Louis XIII.
In 2007, in homage to louis XIII, the prototype of the bottle, the Black Crystal Supreme was born. This is the result of the artistic collaboration between Louis XIII and the crystal master Baccarat, a design that combines classical elements with a modern feel that transcends time and space, and a unique crystal in the middle. The wine in the bottle comes from the centuries-old Tulken Oak Barrel, an ancient private collection with the ultimate taste experience, the original wine is precious and rare, and can hardly be copied.
The "light" version of Cognac from the Hardy Perfect Series
A. Hardy Perfection Series 'Light' Grande Champagne Cognac
International pre-tax average price¥47,823
The third place is a model from Hardy (A. Hardy) Perfect Collection of Cognacs, which was founded in 1863 and is now 154 years old, has always been known for its traditional brewing process and high-quality cognacs, and is said to be the oldest unconscioned cognac brand in the world and one of the first cognac brands to enter the international market.
In 1981, two American importers asked Hardy to provide them with an extraordinary cognac, and their meticulously crafted perfect series of cognacs was born and became popular in the market. The perfect collection of cognac bottles is exquisite, and a lithograph was created by a contemporary artist who was considered unparalleled at the time.
Interestingly, Hadi's brand logo is a rooster, and the wine's WS search popularity around 2017 has also increased sharply, and I don't know if it is related to its very suitable Chinese Year of the Rooster.
Dramman Winery Tour Cognac
Delamain Le Voyage de Delamain Grande Champagne Cognac
International pre-tax average price¥ 45,054
The 4th place comes from one of the oldest names in the cognac trade, The Delamain. This is a producer that only produces cognacs above the XO grade, and there are only a handful of such producers in the entire Cognac region. "XO is the end for others, it's just the beginning for us," they say.
The Dramman Tour Cognac is The Dramman's flagship product, which can be seen from its product packaging alone. The liquor of this wine is placed in a 700mL Baccarat crystal bottle, and the entire bottle is placed in a leather semi-circular installation luxury gift box, which looks like a camera bellows, very retro, it can be opened and closed freely, the effect is very shocking!
Rentou Road Yi XIII "Time Collection" [Source-1874] Cognac
Louis XIII de Remy Martin Time Collection 'The Origin - 1874' Grande Champagne Cognac
International average price before taxes: ¥37,633
In addition to winning the first and second place, Louis XIII's "Collection of Time" series also entered the top 5 of the list with a high price.
The Collection of Time series is an exclusive limited edition issued by Louis XIII to pay homage to legendary history, each of which tells a glorious chapter in Louis XIII's history. It is reported that the wine will be planned to release one every 2 years, [source-1874] is the first masterpiece of the series, recording one of louis XIII's most exciting history (louis XIII cognac was officially born in 1874).
Louis XIII is naturally the creation of such a significant cognac, which is blended from up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie in Grande Champagne and has the shortest base wines that have been aged for 40 years. Afterwards, these ultimate cognacs are served in a wine bottle made of Saint-Louis crystals, 13 fine teeth in the shape of raindrops, a unique stopper design in the shape of an upside-down bottle and an elegant metal gift box, and even the packaging is full of highlights, all of which reflect the importance Louis XIII attaches to this wine.
The "Earth" edition of The Hadi Perfect Series
A. Hardy Perfection Series 'Earth - Terre' Grande Champagne Cognac
International pre-tax average price: ¥36,312
The 6th and 3rd cognacs come from the same brand and also from the Perfect Collection.
"Earth" is a blended cognac whose base wine is made from raw materials before the occurrence of grape phylloxera, from around 1870. Such a rare and precious liquor is sealed in a fine crystal bottle, which is made by the well-known company DAUM, except for the difference in the base, which is basically similar to the third-place "light" bottle. It is worth mentioning that "Terre" and "Earth" in the name of the wine are synonymous.
Jensen Arcane Cognac
Jenssen Arcana Grande Champagne Cognac
International average price before tax: ¥35,460
Jenssen has 25 hectares of vineyards in the heart of the "Golden Triangle" Grande Champagne region, mainly producing a small number of fine cognacs, from VSOP grades to Obi Cognac.
Since its launch in 2004, Omae Cognac has been known for its high prices and is now ranked 7th on the list. The average base wine age of Omai Cognac is 98 years and is served in a French hand-blown peach heart crystal bottle in a gorgeous mahogany gift box.
Aiido Time Traces Cognac
A.E. Dor Sign of Time Cognac Grande Champagne
International average price before tax: ¥31,771
Founded in 1858 by Amadeus Edward Dore, a descendant of an ancient family, A.E. Dor is today one of the world's leading cognac brands.
On the occasion of its 150th anniversary (2008), Aydot launched the Sign of Time. This masterpiece is an excellent interpretation of the French art de vivre, with its base wines from very old rarities dating back to 1893-1910 and aged in oak barrels for at least 70 years. The liquor is finally served in a 1L crystal bottle, created by a royal crystal glassware dealer, which is placed in a noble flower-shaped mahogany box for a sense of splendor.
Pepsi Gedubon Vintage Cognac
Bisquit Dubouche Vintage Grande Fine Champagne Cognac
International pre-tax average price: ¥30,876
Number 9, one of the few vintages on the list, is 1804, 1811, 1840, 1848, 1858, 1865, 1868, 1878, 1884 and 1904.
Founded in 1819 by Alexandre Bisquit, Bisquit was managed as a family until it was acquired by French wine magnate Pernod Ricard in 1966. It is said to be one of the favorite cognac brands of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George IV, and in 1951 Pepsi Cognac became George VI's "Royal Royal Wine", which made it more popular in English-speaking countries, and vintage cognac is no exception. In 2009, the brand was acquired by South Africa's Distell Group.
Lucian Fuccote Vintage Cognac
Lucien Foucauld Vintage Fine Champagne Cognac
International pre-tax average price¥ 26,497
The last place on the list comes from Lucien Foucauld's vintage cognac, which is also a long-established cognac brand, which can be known from the year of cognac (e.g. 1847, 1878). Since its inception in 1847, Lucian Fuco Cognac has gradually developed a unique and consistent quality and has earned a very good reputation. The brand's vintage cognac is very trustworthy, which is an important reason why this wine has been on this list for many years.
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