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Cognac Ragnaud Sabourin 1990 Vintage Cognac would make an excellent birthday present for anyone born in 1990. Vintage Cognac is still a bit of a rarity: most Cognac is bottled as a blend of vintages (VSOP, XO etc) and not many single vintage Cognacs are widely available.
The Ragnaud-Sabourin family owns one of the most prestigious private estates in Grande Champagne and certainly has a grand history. The estate was established in 1850 by Gaston Briand and was one of the first in the region to push for establishing a system of recognised crus. In 1941 a split took place in the Ragnaud family, and one brother, Raymond Ragnaud, set off on his own. The other brother, Marcel Ragnaud, went on to develop Cognac Ragnaud-Sabourin and establish the house as one of the finest in Cognac.
Today the 50 hectare Domaine La Voûte is run by three descendants, from grandmother to granddaughter: Denise, Annie and Patricia Ragnaud-Sabourin. Together they oversee the vines stretching across the chalky slopes of Ambleville in the heart of Cognac’s premier cru region, Grande Champagne. They are also wholly responsible for all aspects of production and ageing, always determined to produce limited quantities of the highest quality.
The soils of Grande Champagne, considered by many to be the finest Cognac Cru are characterised by a clayey, chalky thin soil on top of soft chalk from the Cretaceous. From the surface down, the limestone content is very high. This combined with the local climate and a particular variety of Folle Blanche combine to produce fine, light and floral Cognac. The vineyards are planted with 90% Ugni Blanc and 10% of the much rarer Folle Blanche.
The Cognacs at Ragnaud Sabourin are distilled at the estate’s modern distillery following the specific, traditional, two-stage method in a traditional Charentais pot still. After distillation, the eaux-de-vie are quietly matured in French oak barrels in the family’s cellars. The family hold 15 to 17 times the volume yearly sales which gives them greater control over the blends that are produced by the master blender.
Cognac Ragnaud Sabourin 1990 Vintage Cognac is presented in a clear straight bottle and gift box.
Cognac Ragnaud Sabourin 1990 has an intense golden colour.
The nose is earthy and complex with touches of candied fruit dense oak and sweet wine.
The palate is slightly tannic with aromas of fortified wine apricot and a hint of peppery spice.
The finish is long with wood spice oak and rancio notes. Bottled at 41% ABV for a long and smooth finish.
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