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. Nose: very aromatic, with traces of blackcurrant & linden. Palate: the distillation with lees has left its mark, conferring an oily, silky character. The wood & cognac combine smoothly & harmoniously. There is a scent of cedar & also of damp cellars (mushrooms, grottos with stalactites). Magnificent Petite Champagne cognac with a great deal of depth & power! Each bottle of La Gabare's 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.