Rare Paul Beau Cognac In Stock
Paul Beau is a name synonymous with exceptional quality in cognac circles. The company dates back to the end of the 1800s, when Samuel Beau began to work the vineyards surrounding his Segonzac estate in Grande Champagne. When he died in 1914, the cognac house passed to his son, Paul, who together with his wife, grew the estate to over 100 hectares in size. They also modernized the buildings and distillery, whilst keeping the traditional alembic stills to ensure the quality of their produce. In 1977 they decided to sell directly under their own label – and the Paul Beau brand name was created.
Recently, however, there have been major changes at the house of Beau. The company’s assets have been sold, and the Paul Beau brand of cognac is no more. Sadly, another independent cognac house that has been sold off.
We are therefore very fortunate to have a few bottles of the fabulous Paul Beau cognac for sale. If you are a fan, these may be the last few available in the UK:
Paul Beau – La lignée de Samuel Grande Champagne Cognac
This is the oldest cognac ever released by Maison Beau and possibly the last two available to buy in the UK. It is a blend of vintage cognacs from the 1930s and 1950s which have been aged in oak barrels for more than 60 years. A wonderfully complex cognac with a well developed rancio and notes of hazelnuts, dried figs, almonds, and prunes amongst others. A real treat from this highly regarded cognac house.
Paul Beau 45 Year Old Extra Vieilles Borderies Cognac
The last known bottle of this rare and exceptional cognac available in the UK. The Paul Beau family lost their Borderies vineyard in 1964, but retained the eaux-de-vie, so this cognac was aged for 45 years old. Borderies is the smallest cognac cru and produces some amazing nectars. No longer producing cognac, Paul Beau products are becoming increasingly rare and sought-after. Nicholas Faith, in his excellent book “Cognac”, describes it as “The real McCoy, rich fruit and nut, chocolate, very dense and long.”