Renault cognac: a guide to alcohol
About the Renault cognac brand
The Renault Cognac House was founded in 1835 by Jean-Antoine Renault. In the XIX century, he was one of the first to supply cognac not in barrels, as was customary before, but in bottles, thanks to which he achieved great popularity in the markets of Great Britain and the Scandinavian countries.
Interestingly, the production and sales office of Renault are located in the same place. The company owns 341 hectares of land near the town of Ruayan in Sharan. The distillation shop, barrel house, bottle factory and administrative building are located here. Own vineyards in Chateau de Ligner provide 18% of the company's needs. The plantings are located at an altitude of more than 150 meters above sea level, so the vine does not suffer from late frosts.
In the distillation shops, 64 distillation cubes are continuously working during the season. The factory is so large that the craftsmen move around it on bicycles. Processing lasts for five months after harvest, with no breaks even during the Christmas holidays. Young spirits are bottled in barrels. Two-thirds of the containers are made of Trondheim oak, the rest - of Limousin oak.
The history of Renault cognac in brief
1835: Foundation of the Renault cognac house by Jean-Antoine Renault.
1963: Merger with Castillon.
1991: The brand became part of the Pernod-Ricard group through its Bisquit cognac house, after which it became known as Renault-Bisquit. After that, the headquarters of the house was moved from Cognac to the former property of Remy Martin - the Chateau de Ligner.
2010: The rights to the Renault trademark were bought by the state-owned Finnish corporation Altia.
Types of Renault brandy cognac
In addition to the basic versions, the company also produces limited editions, the relevance of which Vzboltai recommends checking the link: http://www.renaultcognac.com/en/collection/index
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Renault Bleu Nuit VS
Aging: at least 2.5 years.
The drink is golden in color with amber reflections. The aroma starts with rich woody shades, to which candied fruit is then added. The rounded palate reveals notes of apricot, vanilla, set off by oak nuances.
Renault Carte Noire VSOP
Aging: at least 4 years.
The brand's most popular cognac is made by mixing about fifty carefully selected ingredients. Copper color with golden reflections. The aroma is a mix of toasted bread, baked apples, cinnamon and vanilla. The taste is rich in hints of dried plums, fruit marmalade, dried apricots and spices. The aftertaste is long and silky.
Renault Carte Noire Extra Old
Aging: 20 years.
The cognac is created from vintage spirits with a long aging period. The drink has a dark amber color with moiré golden reflections. The harmonious aroma is full of floral, fruity and chocolate tones. In the taste, prunes, raisins and vanilla come to the fore, followed by hints of wood and spices. Honey notes are felt in the aftertaste.
Interesting facts about Renault cognac
The company has its own barrel house, each master makes three barrels a day. No glue is used for assembly - the parts are fastened with rivets, which are dried for five years for strength.
In 2015, to celebrate its 180th anniversary, the company released a limited edition of Renault Carte Noire Extra Old with a forty-year age. In honor of the anniversary date, the batch was aged for an additional 180 days, which enhanced the fruity and spicy notes of the drink and gave it additional softness.
Update: 16.10.2021
Category: Brandy and Cognac