{"product_id":"sazerac-de-forge-vintage-2000-single-cask-cognac-700ml-1","title":"Sazerac De Forge Vintage 2000 Single Cask Cognac 700ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac de Forge Vintage 2000 Grande Champagne Single Cask Cognac\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally rare vintage expression capturing a single harvest and a single cask from \u003cstrong\u003eGrande Champagne, the Premier Cru of Cognac\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled from the \u003cstrong\u003e2000 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release represents the first vintage expression from the revived Sazerac de Forge \u0026amp; Fils house. Rather than blending eaux-de-vie from multiple years and barrels—as is traditional for most Cognac—this bottling was deliberately preserved as an \u003cstrong\u003eunblended single-cask expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the individual vintage and cask to define its character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cognac matured for \u003cstrong\u003emore than two decades in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing remarkable depth while retaining the fruit and floral character associated with long-aged Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts aromatic profile opens with an intense expression of \u003cstrong\u003eripe stone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, including dried apricot and yellow peach, followed by exotic mango and passion fruit. Orange blossom, vanilla and a touch of black pepper bring additional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate continues with concentrated fruit and citrus, complemented by gentle spice and subtle coconut-like oak character. Despite its extended maturation, the Cognac maintains an elegant balance between mature oak, vibrant fruit and floral freshness, leading into a long and graceful finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e44.8% ABV (89.6 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003e700ml presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sazerac de Forge Vintage 2000 is a highly distinctive sipping Cognac and an important release for collectors seeking vintage-dated, single-cask Grande Champagne Cognac. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sazerac de Forge \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Single Cask Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac Grande Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask \/ Unblended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe stone fruit, dried apricot, yellow peach, mango and passion fruit with orange blossom, vanilla and subtle black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich stone fruit and citrus layered with vanilla, gentle spice and subtle coconut-oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant and fruit-driven with lingering mature oak, spice and delicate sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped Cognac glass at room temperature. 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