Chateau Montifaud Cognac Napoleon Cigar

Grapes varieties: ugni-blanc mainly.
Vineyard & Soils: sustainable growing process, Petite Champagne chalky soil (limestone).

Harvest: maturity controls; grapes are pressed within 30 minutes after picking up to avoid oxidation.

Pressing: pneumatic presses of 50hls & 110hls to fill quickly and reduce oxidation. This is the softest way to press grapes and respect their quality.

Wine-making: fermentation temperatures control (maximum 24° to keep all aromas), and then wine storage on the lees for optimum conservation without sulfites addition.

Artisanal Distillation: the white wine is distillated with lots of lees very slowly ; it develops also roundness and concentrates the floral character of the cognac. The ‘cut’ is only done by tasting.

Ageing: ageing mainly in french limousin oak. 12 months in new casks and then several years in ‘old’ casks in our own cellars.

Reduction: slow (max.5%vol every 6 months) with our very special process.

Filtration: very soft filtration to preserve a maximum of flavors and aromas.

Bottling: at the estate.

Here it’s the same cognac than our standard Napoleon but we kept to alcohol content at 46%vol instead of 40%vol for the Napoleon. More powerful, more concentrated with very rich aromas, this cognac will be the perfect companion for your cigars!
Laurent Vallet likes to enjoy this special blend with a Monte Cristo N°2 but it’s your turn to find the perfect cigar for this Napoleon Cigare! On the rocks as well, you will be seduced by the aromas and the long length in mouth!

TASTING NOTES

Eye: Polished mahogany.

Nose: Dried flowers and toasted nuts accompanied by clear rancio notes, oak and some grilled pear slices. 

Palate: Expect a blend of raisins, prunes and dried fig, slowly developing into a finish of tobacco leaf and dusty oak.