Sazerac de Forge & Fils Cognac has unveiled three new expressions crafted to capture the essence of Cognac as it was centuries ago.
Sazerac de Forge XO consists of selected eaux-de-vie to showcase a blend that is 86 proof and includes Cognacs aged for over two decades in French oak barrels. As the flagship expression from domaine, the XO bottle features a rounded silhouette of clear glass that showcases the spirit’s golden hue. A natural cork stopper with a wooden cap and a satin blue ribbon, resurrecting the ‘Sazerac Blue’ hue once stamped on chinaware exported worldwide from the original Sazerac de Forge pottery house.
The first vintage release from Sazerac de Forge & Fils Cognac, Grande Champagne 2000 represents over two decades of maturation in the soils of Cognac’s most celebrated cru. Distilled from a single harvest and matured in French oak barrels without blending, it is bottled at 89.6 proof. The bottle, made of clear glass with a curved silhouette and natural cork stopper, is complemented by a matching carton detailed in cream and blue with gold accents.
An blend of three rare vintage eaux-de-vie distilled in 1970, 1971, and 1974, Sazerac de Forge 50-Year-Old is the domaine’s oldest expression to date. Each vintage was hand-sealed in wax and left undisturbed for more than fifty years in small French oak barrels before being blended and bottled at 86 proof. The decanter, formed from curved crystal glass with a matching lid and the Sazerac de Forge family crest etched in gold, pays homage to the original Cognac domaine.
“At Sazerac de Forge, every expression is crafted with care to showcase the unique character of its carefully selected eaux-de-vie,” says Sazerac de Forge & Fils Cellar Master Denis Lahouratate. “Our blends are patiently shaped over time, developing complexity and depth. Others are released as vintages, capturing their singular qualities. In every case, the goal is the same: a Cognac that reveals individuality and artistry.”
“Cognac’s richness lies not only in flavor, but also in the generations of knowledge behind its craft,” adds Jess Scheerhorn, Vice President, Sazerac de Forge. “We created these expressions for those who seek to experience Cognac the way it was originally intended in 1782.”
Revived in 2019 by, owners of Buffalo Trace Distillery and Hawk’s Rock Distillery, Sazerac de Forge & Fils carries forward the legacy of the 1782 domaine founded by Bernard Sazerac de Forge. The pioneering house earned a reputation for refinement, shipping Cognac across Europe and America and lending its name to the famed Sazerac cocktail of New Orleans before fading in the late 19th century during the phylloxera epidemic. Today’s domaine cultivates its estate in Segonzac, the heart of Grande Champagne, using organic practices and a diversity of grape varietals. Beyond the estate, it curates rare, aged stocks from across the region, inspired by the methods and character of pre-phylloxera Cognacs.
Sazerac de Forge XO is now available for $149.99. Sazerac de Forge Grande Champagne 2000 is available for $449.99. Sazerac de Forge 50-Year-Old is available now for $3,999.99.
