Prunier 1914 Cognac Reserve de la Vieille Maison

The 1914 Prunier ‘Patriarche’ Reserve de la Vieille Maison is a 50 year old Cognac that has been crafted by the Prunier family. This complex and mature Cognac offers aromas of toasted oak, dried fruits, apricot and almonds along with a hint of vanilla spice. On the palate this rare vintage expression reveals its rich mouth feel with hints of butterscotch and dark chocolate.

A rare and exceptional Cognac, the 1914 Prunier ‘Patriarche’ Reserve de la Vieille Maison 50 Year Old is bottled by hand from a cask that was laid down in the 1920s. With a striking dark hue, a hint of spice and mellow oak flavors combine with hints of prunes and raisins to offer an exceptionally rounded taste experience.

This is a classic single estate Prunier cognac. Made by Armand Prunier using methods passed from generation to generation and created from grapes picked at the perfect time, this fine blend has a silky texture that lingers on the palate. Drink straight or over ice to experience the superb complexity of this vintage liquor.

In the 19th century, the Prunier Cognac House started to use oak barrels during the aging process of its spirits. After multi-year studies and tests, the best type of wood was found to be that from French forests. This house is now using only this oak for its barrels, which are all made in France. For more than a century, Prunier has been committed to perfecting its art by carefully selecting grapes from their vineyards and by finding the perfect balance between nature’s influence and human intervention. This Reserve de la Vieille Maison is a mixture of eaux-de-vie distilled in 1914, which makes it a unique blend that has been aged in oak casks for over 100 years.

Prunier’s 1914 Second ‘Patriarche’ Reserve de la Vieille Maison Cognac 50 Years Old is a masterpiece of the French Cognac house, this expression is one of their best and most sought after by devotees of fine spirits and connoisseurs. The extra aged qualities of this rare cognac make this a drink for the most discerning palates and a memory to last a lifetime.

This  is made exclusively by the Prunier family house, located in the heart of the Grande Champagne region. The castle-like distillery, which dates back to 1840, has been passed down through several generations of the Prunier family. The grapes used in this premium cognac come from a single estate vineyard: Fins Bois, which is known for its mineral rich soil and unique terroir. This cognac was created by utilizing five different strains of eaux-de-vie sourced from each year between 1939 and 1965. After aging for 50 years these eaux-de-vie were blended together and bottled at cask strength with no added water or colorant.”

1914 Prunier ‘Patriarche’ Reserve de la Vieille Maison 50 Year Old Cognac, was produced in the heart of the Cognac region. The combination of copper pot stills, 1000 litre wooden barrels and a uniquely long ageing process creates exceptional depth and complexity. This Cognac is a rare breed, comes from one of the oldest houses in France and represents the true heritage of creator Henri Prunié. It is simply perfect as an after-dinner drink.

A deep, mature and powerful VSOP from the Prunier of long ago. Richly textured, smooth with notes of vanilla and toasted oak.

It is distilled from a blend of eaux-de-vie aged between 30 years minimum and 50 years minimum: the oldest eaux-de-vie of Prunier 1914 were shipped in 1964, which means that they have spent 50 years aging in oak casks.

This is aged for fifty years in oak casks, its slow rate of maturation is due to the fact that only a small number of barrels are used annually to complete each blend. This technique makes for a wonderfully complex and rewarding Cognac.

Aged in oak barrels for 50 years, this is a unique selection of Prunier 1914 Cognac. The oldest and rarest of Prunier’s collection is distilled only once and aged in oak barrels for 50 years before being bottled. This expression captures the very finest qualities of Prunier’s terroir and history to create an outstanding Cognac.

Aged for sixty-five years in an oak cask, this Cognac has a mellow taste of honey and vanilla. The result is a soft and rounded flavor that entices the palate with hints of spice and coconut. This bottle will serve as the perfect gift for any connoisseur.