CAMUS Cognac - Ile de Ré - Fine Island - 2021 Edition - 40%
Camus is an independent and family-owned Cognac House, renowned for its authenticity and expertise, established in the prestigious terroir of the Borderies since 1863. Founded by Jean-Baptiste Camus, this emblematic house is now led by the fifth generation, Cyril Camus, who upholds tradition and innovation. Since the late 19th century, Camus has successfully conquered international markets by exporting its Cognac to England, its first historic foreign market. Throughout the 20th century, its exports expanded across Europe and into Russia, becoming the official Cognac of Tsar Nicholas II's court. Today, Camus owns nearly 180 hectares of vineyards, including the largest plots of the Borderies cru, a prestigious terroir in the Cognac region. The exceptional eau-de-vie crafted by Camus results from a careful blend of traditional grape varieties Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard, offering finesse and complexity.
Since 2003, Camus has been a pioneer in highlighting the unique island terroir of Île de Ré. The island's limestone and sandy soils stimulate the natural vigor of the vines, while the abundant presence of seaweed (kelp) and constant sea breezes enrich the grapes with a typically marine flavor, featuring a natural richness in iodine that characterizes this exceptional cognac. The island's particular climate, warmer and exposed to sea winds more than the mainland, creates an ideal environment for regular and harmonious maturation in oak barrels, ensuring consistent quality and unparalleled aromatic depth.
