There are more than 20 thousand cognac houses which are located in different countries the world. However the world popularity was assigned mainly to the drinks manufactured in France. The most expensive cognac in the world too exactly from there.
2 million dollars for a bottle
The rating of the most prestigious and expensive cognacs in the world is formed every year. A palm already several years in a row keep drink of the French production under the name Henri IV Dudognon.
Its compounding is dated 1776 and, naturally, is kept the most strict secret. This cognac is produced only by lineal descendants of the French king Heinrich the Fourth. Only one of its highlights consists in it.
Cognac is a water of life which is capable to prolong life, to blow sad mood, to keep youth and to recover hearts. Quite so spoke of this alcohol during Heinrich the Second government.
The cognac spirits which are its part are maintained in oak casks not less than one century. At the same time barrels without fail have to undergo preliminary drying on air for five years. For hold time in barrels the fortress of Henri IV Dudognon reaches the necessary degree. The alcohol share in drink makes 41%. In 2009 the bottle of this cognac was sold at one of auctions of Dubai for 2 million dollars. Drink costs a fortune, however it quickly found the buyer.
Precious container
The cost of cognac is determined not only skill of wine makers, a special compounding and conditions of endurance, but also original design of a container. Henri IV Dudognon is put into one of the most magnificent bottles. It is poured in the vessel made of platinum of the highest test and 24-karat gold. It is decorated by 6500 sparkling diamonds and other gemstones. On the outlines the bottle reminds a sink of an unusual form. It weighs 8 kilograms and comprises liter of exclusive drink.
The most popular French jeweler José Davalos worked at creation of so unusual container.
Five of the most expensive cognacs of the world
The champion of the Guinness Book of Records of Henri IV Dudognon, of course, is in the first place of rating of the most expensive cognacs of the world. The second place is held by Hennessy Beaute du Siecle Cognac. The cost of one its bottle is 187,500 dollars. This cognac is done of the best Hennessy alcohols by endurance from 47 to 100 years. It is on sale together with a tray from bronze. Rémy Martin Cognac Black Pearl Louis XIII which price for a bottle of 51,560 dollars is in the third place. Its highlight is that it represents mix from 1200 cognac spirits with endurance from 40 to 100 years. Drink differs in a pronounced smell of cinnamon, ginger, fruit and the Cuban cigars.Hardy of Perfection 140 years holds the fourth place. It costs 12,100 dollars and is the oldest cognac of the world. There are documents which confirm it. He is more than 140 years old. However its stocks are limited therefore to buy this drink it is considered a great luck. In its taste notes of coffee and chocolate are obviously felt. Closes the first five of the most expensive Johnnie Walker cognacs: Le Voyage de Delamain with the price of 7,400 dollars. Drink represents mix of the cognac Le Voyage and Delamain brands. It has very difficult taste in which aromas of tobacco, leather and east spicery are combined.