Camus 'Rarissimes - Petite Champagne' Cognac Vintage 1969

The ‘Rarissismes‘ range is a selection of the best single vintage Cognacs in the Camus’s Cellar, a pure expression of the year, coming in a very limited volume, for a guaranteed outstanding Cognac. Predictions for a quality crop held true after the October 1969 harvest, and the fruity Colombard and Ugni Blanc wines offering good balance contributed greatly to the exceptional qualities of this Camus Rarissimes 1969 Petite Champagne Cognac. The precious oak notes of this venerable Cognac highlight the mysterious art of an ageing process which has successfully preserved the mineral purity of a manual harvest and the intrinsic qualities of an Eau-de-Vie. This Cognac was aged in new oak barrels almost half a century ago along the Charente river, in a cellar which has today become the Museum of Cognac. Golden yellow with supporting hints of amber. Aromas of precious wood float above floral undertones, followed by gourmet creamy notes. Mineral and yet dense, it softens into hints of dark chocolate, raisins and candied orange. This single barrel, bottled under Bailiff’s supervision October 1st 2014 after 45 Years in oak, drawing a mere 340L, bringing only 486 bottles available worldwide, all numbered.