Paul Beau Hors D’Age Cognac is made exclusively from Ugni Blanc grapes (the grapes are highly acidic and lacking in tannins, making them ideal for the production of cognac). After the Ugni Blanc grapes have been harvested and pressed into a grape must, the must is fermented into a wine and then twice-distilled through a 25-hectolitre, antique copper still. Following distillation, the cognac is matured in Maison Beau’s cellars for over 30 years. As a result of its three-decade long beautyrest, Paul Beau Hors D’Age Cognac (hors d’age means “beyond age”in French) has rich, lush notes of dried fruits and vanilla, which are complemented by deep notes of raisins, maple syrup, oak and pepper, and lead to a long, gratifying finish.
Paul Beau Hors d’Age Grande Champagne Cognac Tasting Notes
Nose: Full notes of dried fruits and vanilla.
Palate: Notes of raisins, pepper, oak and maple syrup.
Finish: Long and gratifying finish, with hints of cinnamon and cedar.
Distillery Information
With a history dating back to the 19th century, the house of Paul Beau Cognac boasts over 100 hectares of prime Grande Champagne vineyards. As with so many of the smaller family run concerns, Beau cognac started by selling all of their eaux-de-vie to the big cognac houses. However, after the business was handed down from the founder to his son, changes were put in place to commence selling some of their wares under their own label, and the brand ‘Paul Beau’ was born.
