{"product_id":"sazerac-de-forge-grande-champagne-vintage-2000","title":"Sazerac de Forge Grande Champagne Vintage 2000","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSazerac de Forge Grande Champagne Vintage 2000: A Single Harvest, Untouched by Blending\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSazerac de Forge \u0026amp; Fils traces its roots to 1782, when Bernard Sazerac de Forge founded a cognac house that shipped across Europe and America and eventually lent its name to New Orleans' famous Sazerac cocktail, before fading into history during the phylloxera epidemic of the late 1800s. In 2016, the Sazerac Company acquired the historic Domaine Breuil de Segonzac estate in the heart of Grande Champagne, Cognac's most celebrated cru, reviving the brand in 2019 and bringing it fully back to life in November 2025 with three new releases, including this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrande Champagne Vintage 2000 is the domaine's first true single-harvest release, distilled entirely from grapes grown in the 2000 harvest and matured in French oak for more than two decades without blending. As Cellar Master Denis Lahouratate put it while selecting the barrels, \"this one is not for blending. It is for a pure vintage.\" That decision lets the spirit's natural identity, shaped by Grande Champagne's chalk-rich soils and a single exceptional growing season, come through completely untouched. \"Our blends are patiently shaped over time, developing complexity and depth,\" Lahouratate explained. \"Others are released as vintages, capturing their singular qualities. In every case, the goal is the same: a Cognac that reveals individuality and artistry.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBottled at 44.8% ABV, making it the highest-strength release in the new Sazerac de Forge trio, this vintage arrives in a clear glass bottle with a gently curved silhouette and natural cork stopper, complemented by a matching cream and blue carton with gold accents. Every bottle is genuinely unrepeatable: once this single harvest is gone, there will never be another release exactly like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe stone fruits, exotic florals, and orange cream, infused with delicate hints of lilac and lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and rounded, with layered stone fruit, toasted oak, and rich vanilla, alongside notes of coffee cake that build slowly and steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, with a serious, well-earned oak presence and lingering warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSazerac de Forge Vintage 2000's rich stone fruit and toasted vanilla profile pairs beautifully with equally refined fare. Try it alongside dark chocolate, aged cheese, or roasted mushrooms, or savor it after dinner alongside a fine cigar to complement its oak and spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSazerac de Forge Grande Champagne Vintage 2000 is best enjoyed neat in a snifter, allowing its full complexity to unfold slowly. Given its rarity as a single, unrepeatable harvest, this is a cognac meant to be savored on a genuinely special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a 25 year old cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's not officially labeled with an age statement; instead, it's a single-harvest vintage distilled entirely from grapes grown in 2000 and matured for more than two decades, which puts its age at roughly 25 years by the time of release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the alcohol content?\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.8% ABV (89.6 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a \"single harvest\" release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike most cognacs, which are blended across multiple vintages and casks, this release comes entirely from a single year's harvest, matured in French oak without blending, offering a pure, unrepeatable snapshot of that specific growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this cognac made?\u003c\/strong\u003e At Domaine Breuil de Segonzac in Grande Champagne, Cognac's most celebrated cru, under the Sazerac Company, owners of Buffalo Trace Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. As a single-harvest, unblended vintage, this release is genuinely unrepeatable once it sells through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat, in a snifter, to fully appreciate its rich, layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking for more Cognac? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eShop our full Cognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e for VS, VSOP, and XO expressions from renowned French houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your rare and collectible Cognac is in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sazerac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48349813899522,"sku":"LCog-065","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/sazerac-de-2000-cognac.jpg?v=1787332847","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/zh\/products\/sazerac-de-forge-grande-champagne-vintage-2000","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}