Laurent Merlin - Hors Pair - b. 2000s - 70cl

The Merlin family has established their cognac house in Artenac since 1870. Artenac is an absolute top location in petite champagne. It was grandfather Laurent Merlin who started there. At the end of the 1990s, Laurent Merlin's grandson died and his daughter Carmen Merlin inherited the company, including the cellars. The vineyards were quickly sold. She sold the last bottled bottles until the beginning of the 20th century. The cognac we offer was purchased from the domain by a private individual in 2004. The family had just 20 hectares of vineyards of the best petite champagne grounds and their cognacs were highly regarded. Even now they are still much sought after, more than worthy of a "treasure"! They were also regular suppliers to the best restaurants in France: Taillevent, Tour d'Argent, Troisgros and Bocuse to name a few. The Hors Pair was their best expression, seen by many as "The Holy Grail of Petite Champagne"!