La Gabare are the first producers of vintage Cognac to have been officially approved by the authorities. All Cognacs either come from state-controlled ORECO warehouses or their authenticity has been confirmed by Carbon 14 dating at the French National Scientific Research Institute, supported by customs documents. The origin, percentage of evaporation & ageing are all verified & certified by the French authorities. This cognac was aged in a very dry cellar & has lost very little alcohol during its 30 year ageing process, producing some exceptionally intense aromas. Nose:the glass should be warmed. A touch of cinnamon, Virginia tobacco, spices & liquorice. Traces of distillation, but which fade rapidly on swirling. Palate: long & sweet with a hint of vanilla. The rancio develops later, giving an oily, rather rugged palate. The empty glass is woody but a little volatile. Each bottle of La Gabares Cognac de Collection bearing a vintage or age also carries a guarantee on the cork certifying that bottling of that particular Cognac took place in the presence of a bailiff.