REMY MARTIN LA MAISON BAR IN LONDON

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La Maison Rémy Martin bar at Bibendum, once a pop-up, now a permanent fixture, is a cognac cocktail bar in South Kensington, London.

La Maison Rémy Martin bar for Claude Bosi at Bibendum.
Bibendum is in Michelin House, a 1960s beaut of a building with imposing stained glass windows and an ornate interior.

La Maison Rémy Martin bar serves cognac cocktails while Bibendum head chef Claude Bosi has created a food pairing for each of the cocktail.

Where: La Maison Rémy Martin Residency at Claude Bosi is at Bibendum, 81 Fulham Road, London SW3 6RD.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 4:30pm to 12:00am and Sunday: 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Source: Metro UK

COPPOLA BRANDY MADE IN CALIFORNIA FROM DISTILLED DOLCETTO AND COLOMBARD GRAPES

After Gallo, the Coppola family is also getting into the brandy category.
What is going on!!!

"Maria Gaetana Agnesi 1799 Brandy from Francis Ford Coppola sourced by Family Coppola.
The grape based brandies for Agnesi 1799 are sought, sourced, and blended by The Family Coppola and our winery’s master blender from barrel stocks in California’s finest brandy distilleries.

Our initial brandy release is a blend of 2012 Dolcetto grapes from Russian River Valley and 2009 French Colombard grapes from the Central Valley. Agnesi 1799 is a true taste of California soil, ambient yeast, naturally filtered water, and warm climate of the Golden State. Through careful selection of barrels and delicate blending of water and spirit, our brandy assumes the best qualities of the artisanally-crafted individual spirits.

By sourcing brandy made in different types of stills, both Old World Alembic Charentais stills and modern column stills, and from various local grapes, we are able to craft a proprietary blend that we believe is greater than the sum of its parts." (from Coppola Website)

Small batch 5 years old Brandy!

TASTING NOTES

Nose

Layered cinnamon in front, small amount of tobacco. Hints of vanilla and almonds give it a well-rounded profile of oak characters.

Taste

Overall high complexity. Baking spices on entry. Small hints of clove. Toasted bread in mid pallet. Pleasant mouth coating, some sweetness in the mid-palate, and a silky smooth finish. Very clean overall, with some honey.

"Agnesi 1799 is as fine as any Old World sipping brandy, yet comes with no pretense that it’s above being mixed into your favorite cocktails" says Coppola.

Source & Photo: Francis Ford Coppola Brandy

TIPS ON HOW TO SELL RARE WINES AND SPIRITS IN AUCTIONS

Auction Hammer

Source: https://www.winemag.com/

BY MELANIE YOUNG

September 18, 2018

Whether you want to downsize a prized collection or can finally procure an elusive bottle, here are expert tips on how to do it.

Global wine auction sales are on the upswing, according to specialists. Jamie Ritchie, head of Sotheby's global wine program, projects $90 million in sales by year's end, which would top the existing record of $88 million in 2010.

Though nothing has topped the Jeroboam of 1945 Château Mouton Rothschild that sold for $310,700 in February 2007 at Sotheby's.

If time is of the essence and you're comfortable with settling on a firm price, a direct sale may be the best choice. However, with an auction, the sky is the limit.

Like any major transaction, it's wise to comparison shop. The reputation and success rate of an auction house is paramount, along with the size and reach of its customer base.

Many houses have minimums based on the value of the wine lot, which can be one item or an entire collection. Also, the lot's size and value can affect the seller's fee, which ranges from zero to 18%.

It's the auction house's responsibility to appraise the wine and set a price. Munro stresses that sellers should submit important documentation well in advance, especially those with large collections.

Most auctions take place between September and May.

Bordeaux and Burgundy are more in demand but scotch and Japanese whiskies are both growing.

One example is the current offerings slated for t e coming 13th Oct. 2018 auction at Sotheby's New York. A bottle of 1926 Macallan Scotch is priced at $700,000 to $1.2 million, a new lot estimate record for Sotheby's.

Join auction house mailing lists, and review past online sales and recent catalogs to compare what's selling.

Another consideration is the buyer's premium to the auction house, which can range from 19.5-24%.

2018 LA PART DES ANGES - COGNAC AUCTION

When
20 Sept.2018

Where
Hôtel Chais Monnet
50 avenue Paul Firino Martell
16100 Cognac

La Part des Anges, a biennial charity gala dinner, the initiative of the Cognac Interpro- fession (BNIC). At this dinner, collectors from around the world can bid for any number of very special Cognacs. 22 superb carafes and blends, generously donated by the cognac producers themselves, will be put up for auction with the proceeds going to charity. 15 of these cognacs also include a VIP experience for two in the heart of Cognac region, where visitors will explore the world of Cognac in all its facets: its terroir, its people, its crafts and its flavors. An amazing invitation to experience and share a world of emotion.

Since its creation in 2006, La Part des Anges auction of very spe- cial Cognacs has raised funds for 15 charities in the employment, education, heritage and social fields. French Chef, Thierry Marx, has kindly agreed to be the patron of the 2018 edition of La Part des Anges.

COGNAC BRANDS AUCTIONED AT THE 2018 EDITION
Bache-Gabrielsen	Hine
Château Montifaud	Jas Hennessy & Co
Cognac de Luze – Maison Boinaud	La Maison Larsen
Cognac François Voyer	Louis Royer
Cognac Frapin	Maison Bisquit, Dubouché et cie
Cognac Meukow	Maison Ferrand
Courvoisier	Martell
Delamain & Co	Merlet
Domaine Francis Abécassis	Normandin-Mercier
E. Rémy Martin & Co	Tiffon
Hardy	Union Générale des Viticulteurs Cognac

The 11th edition of La Part des Anges auction will be held in an exceptional venue: the hotel Les Chais Monnet. In this timeless luxury establishment in the heart of the Cognac region, visitors will enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience.

Sponsored by Artcurial & BNIC
Source: Artcurial.com

1805 COGNAC SELLS IN AUCTION FOR LOTS OF MONEY

[caption id="attachment_5762" align="aligncenter" width="399"]Massougnes Cognac from 1805[/caption]

Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/

by Lucy Shaw

10th September, 2018 

A Napoleon era Cognac from 1805 has sold for over $260,000 at Hedonism Wines in Mayfair, making it one of the most expensive bottles of Cognac ever sold in the UK.

The bottle in question is a three-quarter gallon imperial of 1805 Cognac Massougnes and its sales price of over $260,000 makes it one of the highest value single Cognac sales in history.

The bottle was acquired by Hermitage Cognacs 20 years ago from Marie-Antoinette des Allées, Comtesse de la Bourdelière - a direct descendant of King Louis VII, whose family owns the former Cognac producing estate.

The imperial was snapped up at wine lover's delight, Hedonism in Mayfair, by an undisclosed buyer.

In 2016 a bottle of 1801 Cognac Massougnes acquired by Hermitage Cognacs was sold to an anonymous Asian buyer at Hedonism Wines for $300,000.

"In over 30 years of buying and selling Cognac, this 1805 is one of the oldest and rarest I have ever come across.

"Massougnes produced famous pre-phylloxera Cognacs and we have dated their records back to at least 1730, making them the oldest known growers and sellers of brandies," said Hermitage's managing director, David Baker.

"At its peak the property covered 346 hectares, and Marie-Antoinette, the last remaining descendant of this famous family, has written a charming note about the 'life' of this extraordinary Cognac, which was created the same year as the Battle of Trafalgar," he added.

Founded in 1987, Hermitage Cognacs specialises in the sale of old and rare Grande Champagne Cognacs from old family houses.

GROWTH & EXPORTS OF COGNAC

Cognac exports in 2017-18 are valued at €3.2 billion, an increase of 8.2% in volume (250.9 million bottles) and 5.4% in value compared to 2016-17.

This is the fourth consecutive year of export growth, according to the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac(BNIC), the cognac trade body.
The American zone, with ALENA, was the largest export area, taking 89.8 million bottles, a increase of 9.4% in volume and 0.2% in value. The US was the largest ALENA export zone, with a ninth consecutive year of export growth.

The Far East, with 60.9 million bottles, was in second place with a growth of +13.5% in volume and +12.4% in value. Singapore (26.6 million bottles) and China (26.2 million) were the main export countries.

In Europe, exports were stable at 41.3 million bottles, down by 2% in volume but up 3% in value.
Source: Vinexpo Newsroom