Marnier cognac: a guide to alcohol
About the Marnier brand
Founded by Jean-Baptiste Lapastolle in 1827, the company was engaged in the production of exclusively fruit liqueurs, the most famous of which is Grand Marnier. Even then, the company was already doing quite well. But the company reached its true heyday only after two well-known names in the world of alcoholic beverage production came together at the helm of its management: Lapastolle and Marnier. This happened thanks to the wedding of the granddaughter of Lapastolle and Louis-Alexandre Marnier.
In 1921, Louis Marnier acquired the Chateau de Bourg-Charente in the Cognac region, where cognac spirits were aged in the cellars.
For the production of Marnier cognac, the company purchases raw materials from more than two hundred renowned producers whose vineyards are located in five sub-regions of the Cognac region: Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and, of course, the most famous Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, from which elite cognac spirits are supplied, which provide a rich base for younger Marnier cognacs and are 100% of the best Marnier blends.
The manufacturer guarantees that all spirits were obtained by traditional double distillation in distillation cubes.
Marnier cognacs are aged in oak barrels made according to the technology adopted by the best cognac houses in France.
As for the Marnier cognacs, their production was established later. According to a long tradition, they are produced only from cognac spirits, which the company purchases from trusted manufacturers whose experience, reputation and commitment to classical production methods are beyond doubt.
Types of Marnier cognac
In addition to the basic VS and VSOP versions, the company also produces limited editions, the relevance of which Vzboltai recommends checking at this link: https://www.grandmarnier.com/our-collection/
Marnier VS
Aging: 3 years.
The cognac is light amber in color with light straw reflections. It has a balanced, rounded taste, in which notes of vanilla are intertwined with rich and intense fruit flavors. It has an exquisite aroma filled with light tones of oak, vanilla and hazelnut.
It is an excellent digestif. It is recommended to drink both neat and in combination with a cigar or coffee.
Marnier Fine Champagne VSOP
Aging: 5 years.
Amber-colored cognac with golden tints. It has a rich taste, rich in tones of nuts and fruits, which are harmoniously complemented by spicy notes of cinnamon and pepper with a long spicy aftertaste.
The aroma is pleasant and rich, filled with woody notes that harmoniously intertwine with tones of dried fruits.
You can drink cognac in its pure form, as a digestif. Also, the cognac is a great addition to sweet and salty exotic dishes, salmon dishes.
Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire
Average age of spirits: 12-25 years.
The cognac has a rich amber color with a hint of old gold. It has a perfectly balanced, mild taste and a long, harmonious aftertaste. The complex bouquet reveals notes of dried fruits, gingerbread and nutmeg, and the aftertaste captivates with fresh tones of oranges and warm hints of spices.
The alcohol enchants with a fragrant aroma, in which notes of orange peel gently intertwine with tones of spices, oak and vanilla.
It is an excellent digestif. The best accompaniments are processed cheeses such as Brie de Moe, goat cheeses, as well as desserts such as crème brûlée, soufflé and nougat.
Update: 20.10.2021
Category: Brandy and Cognac