{"product_id":"sazerac-de-forge-grande-champagne-cognac-vintage-2000","title":"Sazerac de Forge Grande Champagne Cognac Vintage 2000","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eSazerac de Forge Grande Champagne Cognac Vintage 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, single-vintage Cognac that captures the purity and prestige of Grande Champagne—the premier cru of the Cognac region. Matured for more than two decades in French oak and bottled at a vibrant 44.8% ABV, it delivers remarkable depth while retaining aromatic brightness. Layers of ripe stone fruit, exotic florals, and warm spice unfold with luxurious texture, making this a refined collector’s Cognac that balances heritage craftsmanship with modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eSazerac de Forge traces its roots to a historic Cognac house founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e1782 by Bernard Sazerac de Forge\u003c\/strong\u003e. After more than a century of dormancy following the phylloxera crisis, the brand has been revived under the stewardship of the global spirits company \u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on rediscovering historic Cognac styles and emphasizing individual terroir expression. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eGrande Champagne Vintage 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003efirst modern single-vintage release\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled from grapes harvested in the year 2000 and matured for more than twenty years in French oak barrels. Unlike many Cognacs that blend multiple vintages, this expression is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eunblended\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the character of a single harvest and the chalk-rich Grande Champagne terroir to shine through. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eGrande Champagne is considered the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003epremier cru of Cognac\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its chalky soils that produce eaux-de-vie capable of extremely long aging. Over decades in oak, these spirits develop profound aromatic complexity while retaining elegance and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eKey production details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e9ong5\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Champagne (Premier Cru of Cognac)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ftyh9f\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000 single harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hnnevj\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 20 years in French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2lugh5\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.8% \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2nvj71\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited release vintage Cognac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eThe result is a Cognac that acts as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003etime capsule of the 2000 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing both the terroir and the transformative power of extended maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eProfessional reviewers have highlighted the Cognac’s unique personality and expressive maturation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pgbtf7\" data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eForbes\u003c\/strong\u003e described the Sazerac de Forge releases as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e“rich yet adaptable spirits”\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of elevating classic cocktails such as the Sazerac while remaining excellent neat. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m69out\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e reviewers have noted the vintage’s complex aromatic profile and evolving palate, emphasizing its layered fruit, spice, and oak character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eWhile the Cognac has received strong critical commentary, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003ewidely published numeric critic scores are limited\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the recent release and small production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eIntense aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003edried apricot, yellow peach, mango, and orange blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with vanilla, cinnamon, and polished oak. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eFull and rounded with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3171\"\u003ebaked fruit, toasted almond, caramel, and delicate spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by the silky richness of long aging. \u003cspan class=\"\" 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France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3617\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3590\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3617\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSazerac de Forge \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3632\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3650\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVintage Cognac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3661\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3684\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e2000 single harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3698\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3729\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOver 20 years in French oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3805\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3749\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3805\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDried apricot, peach, mango, vanilla, toasted almond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3876\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3825\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3876\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eElegant, single-vintage Grande Champagne Cognac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003eCocktail Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003eWhile best enjoyed neat, its vibrant fruit character also works beautifully in refined Cognac cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003eVintage Sazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k73nf2\" data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003e2 oz Sazerac de Forge Vintage 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tnajv6\" data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003e¼ oz simple syrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6wnmgw\" data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k1s2yt\" data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003eAbsinthe rinse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4227\"\u003eStir with ice and strain into an absinthe-rinsed glass; garnish with a lemon peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4257\"\u003eGrande Champagne Sidecar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k73nf2\" data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4297\"\u003e2 oz Sazerac de Forge Vintage 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1miac73\" data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4316\"\u003e¾ oz Cointreau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15tj6m4\" data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4343\"\u003e¾ oz fresh lemon juice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4414\"\u003eShake with ice and strain into a coupe; garnish with an orange twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sazerac\/Reyes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43086164426818,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Sazerac_de_Forge_Grande_Champagne_Cognac_Vintage_2000.jpg?v=1773352535","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/sazerac-de-forge-grande-champagne-cognac-vintage-2000","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}