L’EDITION RARE DU BICENTENAIRE
L’Edition Rare du Bicentenaire is a legendary cognac locked into a soaring dame-jeanne beautified by Maison Goossens and 200 bottles to celebrate 200 years of natural exploration and passion and artisanal excellence
L’EDITION RARE DU BICENTENAIRE
L’Edition Rare du Bicentenaire is a legendary cognac locked into a soaring dame-jeanne beautified by Maison Goossens and 200 bottles to celebrate 200 years of natural exploration and passion and artisanal excellence
CELEBRATING A 200-YEAR JOURNEY OF CURIOSITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
Across the generations, the Delamain family has embraced a spirit of intellectual and natural exploration, a spirit deeply embedded in the House’s identity.
The bicentenary is a timely occasion to pay tribute to these intertwined passions for the natural world and for crafting cognacs from the most exceptional terroir: Grande Champagne.
A HISTORIC BLEND INCORPORATING THE SAVOIR-FAIRE OF FIVE GENERATIONS
L’Edition Rare du Bicentenaire brings together five rare eaux-de-vie, each chosen and nurtured by successive generations of Delamain cellar masters. The combined expertise of Delamain’s two most recent Cellar Masters was key to both showcasing the individuality of the eaux-de-vie and composing a harmonious blend. The result is the liquid incarnation of time and its powers, a blend where vibrant fruit notes meet profound aromatic depth, and a testimony to Delamain’s 200-year journey.
AN SOARING DAME-JEANNE AND 200 LIMITED-EDITION BOTTLES
The historic blend is presented in a soaring, 10-litre dame-jeanne designed by the iconic goldsmithing crafstman Goossens, one of Chanel’s twelve esteemed Maisons d’art. Goossens has adorned the 10-litre dame-jeanne with vineyard bird and organic motifs in a stunning 245-piece sculpture. which was auctioned by the international auction house Bonhams.
The 200 limited-edition bottles echo the dame-jeanne’s design by Goossens with delicate engravings, hand-painted details and a unique number. Each bottle is nested in an oak wood giftbox embellished with a medal crafted by Goossens to mark this historical celebration. Upon presentation of the limited-edition bicentenary medal, the bearer will be entitled to a private tasting with Delamain’s Cellar Master in Jarnac.
The House’s bicentenary was the perfect occasion to open and taste our precious historic dames-jeannes and to craft a cognac worthy of its 200-year anniversary. As we tasted these extraordinary spirits, we were deeply moved and felt immense gratitude towards my ancestors, who did such a fine job of crafting, selecting, maturing and nurturing these eaux-de-vie, preserving them for their descendants, so that today we can bring them together in this extremely rare and exceptional bicentenary cognac.
CHARLES BRAASTAD,
Cellar Master
Fruity aromas of great elegance
Upon lifting a glass of this once-in-a-lifetime cognac to their nose, fortunate tasters will be captivated by its presence, depth, and enduring fruity aromas.
The cognac unfolds and reveals itself instantly, continuing to evolve in the glass for hours to come, unveiling its many different facets. Fruits take centre stage, with notes of raisin, prune, and black cherry, followed by the richness of roasted almonds and other nuts.
Tasters will discern a hint of mocha coffee, spices, and earthy forest scents, typical of very old Grande Champagne cognacs. They will also be enchanted by the extremely fruity, deep and vibrant aromas that characterise the House of Delamain, transporting them on a sensory journey through the centuries, among the undulating vineyards of Grande Champagne. Rounding off the experience, there lingers an alluring aroma of a cigar box and the aged leather of a leather bag passed down as a cherished heirloom …
Everything about the cognac exudes eminent age and absolute fullness – an intensity unique to the premier cru Grande Champagne terroir, generations-old savoir faire, and long-term patience that are the hallmarks of Delamain.
CURIOUS BY NATURE, ARTISAN BY SPIRIT