Cognac CAMUS - Monbazillac Cask Finish - Saint Aulaye Small Batch - 40%
Camus is an independent, family-owned Cognac House located in the Borderies estate since 1863. It was founded by Jean-Baptiste Camus and is today managed by the fifth generation, Cyril Camus. At the end of the 19th century, Camus began to export his Cognac to England, securing his first foreign market. It continued to increase exports in the 20th century across Europe and further east, becoming the official cognac of the court of Tsar Nicholas II. Camus owns 180 hectares of land and owns the largest plots of all producers of the Cognac cru of Borderies. The eau-de-vie is made from a blend of common grape varieties: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard.
Montbazillac Cask Finish is a Cognac made from two plots of Colombard from the last vineyards of Saint-Aulaye. Primary aging takes place in small, fine-grained barrels, specially chosen from La Double woods. These barrels are lightly toasted and kept low in tannin, to generate subtle woody notes and allow for a perfect balance of floral and fruity flavours. Aging takes place in one of the towers of the castle of Saint-Aulaye, a monument built by the lords of Saint-Aulaye, dating from the 11th century. The Cognac is then transferred to first fill Monbazillac sweet wine barrels with a capacity of 225 litres.