First released in September 2015, the Bache-Gabrielsen cognac house introduced, in cooperation with Wealth Solutions, a limited edition of the Le Sein de Dieu cognac. This incredible decanter of cognac contains liquid from both the 18th and 19th centuries. The oldest dating back to 1790 which was created many years before European vineyards were destroyed by Phylloxera Plague of the late 19th century.
Only 150 decanters were produced.
Cognac house: Bache-Gabrielsen
Region: Cognac, France
Amount of decanters: 150
Bottled: 2015
Strength: 40%
Oldest distillate: 1790
Packaging: Beautifully presented in a very smart wooden display case that is also accompanied by a book written by cognac and whisky expert Martine Nouet.
Tasting notes: Nose: sandal tree, gingerbread, leather, box of Santo Domingo cigars. Mouth: flowery power, lime, sweetness of candied prunes, complex coffee notes.
Serge Valentin’s score: 91 points