Hardy Noces d'Or Sublime Grande Champagne Cognac
(750 mL) - [WE 90-95]

About the Distillery:

A British gentleman, Anthony Hardy (also known as Antione Hardy), founded Hardy cognac in 1863. Five generations later, the house of Hardy is still recognized for its premium quality cognacs and a smooth, lightly-oaked taste.

Bordered to the north by the Charente, to the south and west by the Né and to the east by the roads from Barbezieux to Châteauneuf and from Châteauneuf to Saint-Même. Named for the clay-limestone nature of its soils on the surface, complemented by soft chalky limestone in the subsoil. The clays give the soil structure, high fertility and good water retention. These soils are therefore not very sensitive to drought, the subsoil acting as a sponge through which water can slowly rise as the summer drought worsens. It is this cru that produces the finest, most delicate, cleanest and most aromatic eaux-de-vie, and those that improve the most with age. When you taste them, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that the glass retains the delicious scent and aroma of the cognac it once contained.

About the Cognac:

A Grande Champagne in a unique carafe, enhanced by a 19th-century-style Art Deco glass plate displaying the Hardy cockerel.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Cherry and honey
Palate: Candied cherries, vanilla
Finish: Velvety, subtle and generous

Awards/Reviews:

90-95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

"Deep amber-bronze in color. Opening nosings pick up distant, delicately fruity and viny aromas; time in the glass allows for more expressive aromas such as pine, honeysuckle and oak to come alive. In the mouth, the sweet flavors of dark caramel, honey, oloroso Sherry, candied walnuts and spiced pears make for intriguing and beguiling tasting from palate entry through midpalate. Closes beautifully, as rich, warming tastes of tea, cedar, tobacco and honey excite the taste buds."