LA PART DES ANGES LA PART DES ANGES 11th edition

ABK6 Experience is the original work of the Abécassis family for this 2018 edition of La Part des Anges.

This year, the family wanted to associate an artwork and an experience. The work was realized by the master glassmaker Dino Diaconescu and Céline Delcourt. Harmonious and complex, the work represents an old vine in the form of eight (or infinity ...) and illustrates the slow process of Cognac transformation. For the experience, the purchaser of this artwork will be invited to Cognac in the new hotel Les Chais Monnet and will be received on our estate to assemble with our cellar master his own Cognac from the eaux-de-vie of our Paradise cellar to then fill the bottle “My Cognac”.

Tasting

All in elegance and freshness, these old eaux-devie with notes of candied fruit, sweet spices like cocoa and orange peel, impose their power and their characteristic harmonies of our exceptional terroir of Fins Bois.

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Separated at birth, these two Cognacs from the 1995 harvest have matured far apart. One remained nestled in our Jarnac cellars, while the other, driven by a more daring spirit, crossed the Channel to be educated the English way, letting the damp British cellars forge its delicate orange peel character.

Today, it is the first time these Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie are freed from the oak casks in which their aromas have been evolving for the past twenty-three years. On the land where they were born, the time of their reunion has come. In a crystal presentation from Saint Louis, designed by Hilton McConnico, the pair perfectly embodies the bicentennial British heritage of the Hine House - the sole Cognac supplier to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II -, as well as the wide aromatic variety of great Cognacs. Our Cellar Master will welcome the buyer of this lot to Jarnac for a private tasting in Hine’s Chai des Millésimes, where our vintage collection is usually stored under lock and key. This will also be the opportunity to remove the seals of an Early Landed vintage cask just arrived from the United Kingdom, for an exclusive first tasting.

Back to the roaring twenties for La Part Des Anges 2018 !

Cognac Frapin is offering a journey back in time, between absolutely rare Cognac and divine tasting in paradise. Almost a century ago, in the newfound peace and joie de vivre of the 1920s, a Grande Fine Champagne Authentique was born, a jubilant blend of eaux-de-vie exclusively from the vineyards surrounding the estate Château de Fontpinot. The bottle “de Fontpinot” of the 20s is a sesame. The collector who will seize it will be received at the Château to savor the rich hours of a dinner-tasting. From very old reserves to the treasures of the Château, he will accomplish an aromatic and sensual journey through the ages. The pleasure is prolonged by a dream night at the Château, under the sky of Grande Champagne.

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In the middle of the 19th century, the young Louis Royer stood on the banks of the Charente River, watched the ships load their cargo of barrels before they took to the sea, and dreamed of distant lands.

This thirst for adventure was instilled in Louis Royer from a young age, and he went on to explore the world sharing his passion for Cognac. His love of discovery and interest in foreign lands inspired the design of the decanter, which has a traveller’s tree drawn by Céline Delcourt on the crystal decanter. The Eloge Fine Champagne 1988 has also travelled around the world. In the autumn of 2004, our cellar master blended a Grande Champagne and a Petite Champagne Cognac from 1988 vintage. The oak barrels were placed on board a ship, the Nordnorge, for an eightmonth journey through the waters of both the Arctic and Antarctic. The swaying of the boat and temperature variations led to the perfect union of flavours. The nose is pure, balanced and elegant with notes of peach, candied orange and citron, almond, hazelnut, honey, vanilla and cedar wood. On the palate, the liquid is harmonious and delicate, revealing silky notes of liquorice, frangipane, nutmeg, cocoa and vanilla, combined with notes of melted wood.

Our master blender has chosen a unique batch of very old Borderies, L’Essence – Extrait n° 8, for its aromas of candied orange, gingerbread combined with sandalwood, toffee notes which bring all the distinction to the final blend of L’Essence – Extrait n° 8 of Courvoisier.

This exceptional Baccarat decanter was crafted in a unique copy and will be personalized. The experience proposed with L’Essence – Extrait n° 8 is a total immersion in the universe of Courvoisier and will also take you to the heart of Cognac vineyards, and especially in the Borderies cru, where you will discover the Giboin family estate, with over seven generations of vinegrowers and a privileged partner for Courvoisier. A program over two days where you will visit the key areas of Courvoisier to discover its history and savoir-faire. You will visit our Chateau, the splitting area for wood, a cooperage, our distillery and the ageing cellars, including the paradise cellars, where you will dine with our master blender.

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With its Cognac Grande Champagne Premier Cru of Cognac named Cognac Ferrand, Fondation 1630, Maison Ferrand celebrates the birth of Elie Ferrand the 1st, founder of a dynasty of 10 generations of Elies : a family saga of winegrowers in the Charente, in the heart of the Grande Champagne.

Born of a blend of exceptional Grande Champagne Cognacs, Cognac Ferrand, Fondation 1630 comes from the venerable private cellars of the Maison Ferrand. With a powerful and aromatic mouth in a harmonious play of leather, tobacco and candied fruits, it reveals an exceptionally long finish. Its bottle, made from Saint-Louis crystal dating from the beginning of the 20th century, surprises with its asymmetric proportions and intersecting bevels. Cognac Ferrand invites you to share a moment in the life of its cellar master, Alexandre Gabriel. Immerse yourself in the history, the savoir-faire and the creativity unique to the Maison and learn about the creation of a Cognac Grande Champagne Premier Cru of Cognac, in a timeless place, dedicated to the art of living, located Domaine de Bonbonnet.

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Collection Personnelle Lot 8. A Grande Champagne Cognac. An invitation to time travel. An experience.

Collection Personnelle Lot 8 takes you to the birth of Neil Armstrong. From the Earth to the Moon, it started its slow expedition towards cloud nine. It developed slowly, evaporating, oxidizing, concentrating until it reached its zenith. And today, it reveals its story. This story is that of a humble production creating grand liqueurs. This story is that of a rare experience. This story is unveiled today. Uncover its fine and powerful notes of cedarwood and spices. Discover its woody aromas developed in our oak casks. Let yourself be swept off your feet.

In 2016, two years after establishing Baptiste Loiseau as cellar master, Rémy Martin gave him carte blanche to reveal the treasures of the House and create his first limited edition.

An exclusive series of 7,000 bottles saw the day: Carte Blanche à Baptiste Loiseau, Gensac-la-Pallue Cellar Edition, displayed in a reedited version of the Rémy Martin charentaise bottle. A blend aged for at least 20 years, distinguished by notes of lilac and incense, and a long finish in mouth of black tea and intense leather. At the end of the year 2017, the House launched Carte Blanche à Baptiste Loiseau, Merpins Cellar Edition, a new limited edition of 9,650 units, with spicy notes of cinnamon and mirabelle plum, of which the youngest eaux-de-vie aged in our cellars in Merpins for 27 years. For La Part des Anges, the House of Rémy Martin gathers both bottles restyled for this occasion in a unique box: an exceptional ode to the Cognac “vieille Fine Champagne”. A tailor-made experience will take our guests to the heart of the art of Baptiste Loiseau and to the terroir of Cognac Fine Champagne.

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In recognition of the importance of this event, Delamain is contributing a 1968 Cognac, chosen from our dedicated vintage cellar.

The Delamain 1968 – 50 ans d’âge is a Cognac of remarkable elegance and distinction. On the nose, it is zesty citrus, spring blossom, quince and light woody autumn notes. On the palate, it offers orange and candied fruit. The sumptuously long finish is interwoven with spices and a hint of soft leather. Befitting its exceptional character, the Cognac will be presented in a unique crystal carafe; the last remaining example of a carafe crafted by Baccarat for our storied special edition Cognac, Le Voyage de Delamain. On the occasion of the auction, a Delamain family member, joined by the cellar master, will present the winning bidder with a sample of the vintage 1968, to celebrate the moment with a personal tasting. The auction prize includes a private tour of Delamain, lunch with one of the Delamain family, followed by a rare tasting of old vintage Cognacs in our vintage cellar. The cellar will be exceptionally opened by a BNIC controller for the visit.

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Normandin-Mercier has opted for a vintage look. This forgotten bottle, rescued from the depths of our cellars, was the image of Cognac back in the 60’s 70’s. This “heeled” bottle, with its satin finish, has revolutionized the Cognac presentation.

There still exists a batch of Grande Champagne from back then, selected for its perfection and balance. Today, La Part des Anges 2018 offers the possibility of combining both.

Give yourself the keys to paradise

Spend a morning becoming a cellar master with Edouard Normandin! Take part in the blending of the eaux-de-vie and get a glimpse into the production secrets of the best Cognacs. Learn how to properly taste the crus of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. Allow yourself to be guided on to La Rochelle to enjoy the seaside ambiance of an exclusive meal. This experience will enrich your perspective on Cognac.

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In the demijohns of the Founder’s Cellar, Maison Hennessy’s most precious eaux-de-vie slumber, each tasted just once in a decade.

Inspired by their inventory, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde has put together Edition Particulière No 5, his first creation for Maison Hennessy’s collection of rare Cognacs. This exclusive blend will be previewed at La Part des Anges 2018. It honours the savoir-faire, transmission and expertise of a family of Master Blenders. Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, eighth generation, pays tribute to his predecessors who knew how to discern and guide these exceptional eaux-de-vie to their apogee then decide when to confide them to demijohns preserving their great potential. During a visit to Cognac in the year following the allocation, the buyer of this unique creation, will meet Maison Hennessy’s Master Blender and see the demijohns in the Founder’s Cellar.

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With Savoir-Faire, the House of Martell cellar master Christophe Valtaud pays tribute to the legacy of savoir-faire shared by him and his master blenders.

This exceptional Cognac is composed of decades old eaux-de-vie from the Borderies, the smallest of Cognac crus, chosen from the prestigious Jean Martell cellar by the House of Martell’s five master blenders, and expertly blended by Christophe Valtaud. To showcase this unique blend, a one-off creation was designed with Les grands ateliers de France, an esteemed association of the finest French artisans. Ebony and parchment were crafted into a precious case inspired by the beautiful intricacies of the vine. To experience SavoirFaire at first hand, the auction winner will be invited on a voyage of discovery to the House of Martell in Cognac. Among the highlights will be a dinner and night at the historic Château de Chanteloup and an exclusive tasting during which the cellar master will guide his special guest in creating a bespoke blend from the five eaux-de-vie.

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Le temps suspendu is a partition of ten crus and vintages selected by Anne Sarteaux, cellar master of Meukow.

Inspired by the gesture and know-how repeated for several centuries, this masterpiece sublimates this selection of Cognacs just as if they were suspended between the human’s world and the angels share. Made of twenty glass 5cl tubes, Le temps suspendu by Meukow offers two tubes of each of the following cognacs : Borderies 2007 - Grande Champagne 2007 – Grande Champagne 2005 – Petite Champagne 1988 – Petite Champagne 1978 – Bons Bois 1976 – Grande Champagne 1965 – Fins Bois 1964 – Cognac 1914 – Grande Champagne 1900.

To make a deep, long-lasting, natural impression. To regard the past benevolently and to plan the future with confidence. Everything takes time, and this is obviously very true when it comes to Cognac.

L’Empreinte, was specially created for the 11th edition of La Part des Anges charity dinner, and is an evocation of the Boinaud family heritage. Each generation makes its mark: cultivating the vines, distilling the wines, aging its Cognacs and gaining recognition. Like the successive growth rings of the oak tree, reflecting the passing years. These circles also symbolize the gradual spreading of the Maison Boinaud’s reputation. An incarnation of this well-known family’s influence, character and their Fine Champagne style, L’Empreinte will always remain the product of a family tradition, perfected and elevated to support a noble cause.

Francis Hardy chose this rare Cognac for the Asian market in the early 70s.

This Lauzin crystal decanter, part of the Grande Selection series, is the last one of only 100 ever made. Its pure crystal lines define worldwide French elegance from the Cognac region. From Jacques Hardy’s private collection, it contains a blend of refined eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne district aged more than half a century when selected for this delicate blend. The House of Hardy has pride in La Part des Anges auction and all other charity organizations that represent the values of our Cognac world.

Distillation is a decisive step in the qualitative process of the eaux-de-vie of a House. Each distiller has his method, his technique.

At Château Montifaud, we have been distilling from father to son for 6 generations. The artisanal methods are proudly preserved, except one detail: the heating! The smell of wood burning in pot still’s fireplace has long been associated with the scents of eaux-de-vie in the distillery of the estate, which has since been equipped with gas. Laurent Vallet, owner of Château Montifaud, makes a nice wink here, with this unique blend of old Cognacs, consisting of his grandfather’s very last eaux-de-vie and the last of his father’s, patiently distilled with wood. To highlight this piece of art, he joined with another great know-how of the village, the Dinanderie d’Art (Heurtebise & Fils Company in JarnacChampagne). They hammered by hand and with passion this unique copper pot still. Lot 100% Cognac Petite Champagne

Founded in 1819, Bisquit has combined exceptional blends of Cognac and the enjoyable French Art de vivre for nearly 200 years.

Bisquit, l’Origine is both a rare Cognac, made exclusively from Grande and Petite Champagne “eaux-de-vie” selected from our finest stocks, and a unique occasion to share with Bisquit’s President and the cellar master. The highest bidder at the auction, accompanied by the person of their choice, will be invited to the Bisquit cellars to fill their leather-covered crystal decanter in the paradise. An unforgettable experience and an ultra-exclusive Cognac.

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At the beginning, this is the vine story. From where everything comes from. The roots, drawing in a rich soil the best of a terroir. The grapes, harvested, pressed, fermented. But not only…

This is the story of copper still, of distillation, of drops starting a dance, evaporating and condensing. But not only… This is the story of an aging oak and of the substance taking shapes, tastes and smells. A slow maturation. A product that makes sense and rises in contact with wood and know-how. This is the story of traditions. This is the story of Cognac. This story belongs to us, winemakers. And today we want to share it with you. We want you to plunge this mysterious “topette” in the heart of the Cognac, you to come in our cellars, you to live this miracle. We want to make you smell and taste what has slowly aged for so many years. We want to bring you back to the sources. This is the story of a unique experience. And we are about to tell it to you.

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This bottle was created especially for the 11th edition of La Part des Anges, in tribute to Sverre Braastad, who in 1919 takes over the family business, to make it one of the largest houses still run by a family in the Cognac era.

The Reserve Sverre bottle, is a blend of the best eaux-de-vie made by Richard Braastad, cellar master. A unique Cognac, fine and balanced, symbol of a family tradition, a legacy of five generations. It is presented in a crystal decanter, produced by a norwegian glassblower and a wooden box crafted by Christian Thierry Drevelle, which turns into a cigar cellar. This alliance of men, winemakers, distillers, coopers, cellar master and craftsmen, allowed to elaborate this exceptional bottle.

This batch is named after the geographical coordinates of the town of Cognac. It is formed of a base of precious wood designed and manufactured by Gibus, who was himself born in Cognac, and of a Petite Champagne eau-de-vie distilled at the turn of the 20th century, just a few years after the foundation of Bache-Gabrielsen.

It is presented in our iconic glass decanter alongside four small bottles in reference to the four passions that were driving our founder, Thomas Bache-Gabrielsen, during his life in Cognac: aviation, sailing, gastronomy and music. We would like to offer our benefactor the chance to live the life that Thomas once led in these lands, for a weekend in the Charente region with the person of his/her choice. It would take you flying over the region in a private aeroplane, sailing the Charentais shoreline, enjoying the meal that Thomas and his new wife enjoyed on their wedding day, and finally attending a piano performance played in his honour.

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Visite de Merlet (Visit of Merlet) offers a deep dive into the production secrets of the eponymous producing family.

This is an exceptional batch, and not only because only one bottle is produced: it is also the fruit of an unprecedented collaboration. The purchaser of this item will have the privilege of spending two days in Saintonge, in order to blend it himself, with the expert guidance of Merlet’s chief creative force, Gilles Merlet, and his son Pierre. The resulting bottle will only be officially finalized once the lucky visitor has sealed it with the last drop of wax. The pre-selected eaux-de-vie are of exceptional quality; each one has its own remarkable and unique character. The crus that are honoured here include the house’s most emblematic ones, such as Fins Bois, until the 60s the only cru distilled by the family, and Borderies, the cru from the family estate in Le Droguet. All preselected Cognacs are at least thirty years old.

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This is the most exceptional eau-de-vie from our paradise cellar and was distilled under Jean Larsen, the second generation of the family.

Aged in barrels for several decades, it was later transferred to demijohns to preserve its unique balance. We have taken a bold step to add a further oceanic touch to the aging process, within the walls of the mythical Fort Boyard. The buyer will discover this maritime influence during a tasting that will take place at the legendary fort itself. Unique bottle - La Part des Anges 2018.

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