A 40-year-old Grande Champagne Cognac from the prestigious house of Delamain, distilled in 1980 and released as part of the exclusive Pleiade Collection. Delamain specialises in old, light and delicate Cognacs from the best terroir in the region, and 40 years in Limousin oak has produced something genuinely magnificent. Rancio, dried white flowers, candied citrus peel, walnut and an almost infinite finish.

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