The house Raymond Ragnaud has a unique collection of vintages from 1990 to 2006 without interruption. To preserve their authenticity, no caramel, wood or sugar is added. Only a slight reduction with distilled water is carried out, with no pressure filtration or chilling.
Like all Cognacs from the house of Raymond Ragnaud, this 2003 vintage is made from grapes grown exclusively in the prestigious Grande Champagne cru, a sumptuous blend of eaux-de-vie from the 2003 harvest, a very good vintage. The bottle format is fairly classic and faithful to tradition, while a fairly exhaustive label concerning product details will attract the most discerning connoisseurs.
Amber in color, this Millésimé 2003 has a sweet, gourmand aroma. The nose offers a wide range of fruity expressions: the greediness of muscat and candied fruit, the freshness of orange peel and lemon blossom notes, the warmth of baked apple aromas, all complemented by an underlying note of fruit Secs. Beautifully complex fruitiness, accompanied by some spicy notes and cinnamon.
This complexity of fruit continues harmoniously on the palate with notes of candied peach, marmalade, apricot in syrup. Salivating touches of preserved lemon and roasted pineapple bring vivacity and freshness. In the mid-palate, caramelized aromas reminiscent of crème brûlée follow through to the finish, with delicate hints of smoke. Fruity, complex and delicious, this is a no-brainer!
