Introducing Delamain L’Oiseau Rare, an exceptional hors d’âge Grande Champagne cognac, launched to commemorate the House’s bicentenary. This exquisite blend epitomizes the passion and expertise honed over Delamain’s 200-year journey in pursuit of cognac excellence. Named “L’Oiseau Rare,” or “rare bird,” this cognac is a testament to the House’s unique relationship with the Grande Champagne terroir. The blend comprises carefully selected eaux-de-vie, aged individually to develop their distinctive characters, then harmoniously combined and matured for decades in a century-old seasoned oak vat. The result is a cognac of unparalleled depth and complexity, with concentrated aromas and a perfectly balanced profile.
The elegant decanter of L’Oiseau Rare, adorned with a gold-highlighted kestrel native to the Charente region, pays tribute to Jacques Delamain, a cognac visionary and passionate ornithologist. The sandblasted glass, gold-colored metal collar, and glass stopper all echo Delamain’s naturalist inspirations, further enhanced by an oak wood gift box featuring walnut and birch. Tasting L’Oiseau Rare is a journey through delicate floral notes, hints of spice, and ripe summer fruits, elevated by roasted almonds and refreshing cardamom. On the palate, flavors of orange zest, red fruits, and Muscat grapes blend seamlessly, culminating in a persistent, elegant finish that reflects the signature Delamain style. This cognac is not just a drink but a celebration of the House’s storied heritage and an ode to the craftsmanship that defines Delamain.
Packaging. The unique decanter showcases, amongst different bird species, a kestrel highlighted in gold, native to the Charente region, in a nod to Delamain’s portrayal of the bird in his book “Portraits d’Oiseaux.” Underscoring, the cognac’s naturalist inspiration, the sandblasted decanter complements the decorative pattern with a gold-colored metal collar and a glass stopper; with the entirety nested in an oak wood giftbox featuring walnut and birch wood.
Tasting Notes. Tasting this exceptional cognac is a gradual ascent leading to the pinnacle of perfection. The blend reveals complex, ethereal and captivating aromas that only the finest, matured eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne can produce. On the nose, the amber-hued spirit reveals delicate notes of flowers and a hint of spice, followed by perfectly ripe summer fruits and elevated by the scent of roasted almonds and other nuts. On the palate, flavours of orange zest intermingle with red fruits, Kirsch cherries and Muscat grapes, complemented by a refreshing note of cardamom. The cognac’s persistence, length and elegance express the signature Delamain style, passed down from generation to generation for over 200 years.
