A blend of Armagnacs aged between 25 and 45 years. A complex, unctuous spirit with a rich, pastry-like profile.

Delord's entry level, or VS, option. Suitable for those just getting into Armagnac, or for the cocktail bar.

A trio of 10-, 20- and 30-year Armagnacs. A fantastic gift for your fine-brandy-loving pal.

A finely-tuned, well-balanced VS cognac that could qualify as a VSOP if the makers wanted to be technical about it. A solid entry-level example of fine brandy and great for cocktails as well.

A blend of minimum 8-year-aged Grand and Petite Champagne cognacs, with a floral nose and a mellow tropical-citrus edge on the palate.  Winner of Robb Report's "Best VSOP".

Enjoy this one neat. A blend of cognacs from every part of the champagne region, brought into balance by a minimum of 10 years of aging. A solid step up from their already exceptional VSOP.

A blend of cognacs from across Champagne, from every level of vineyard, with a focus on environmentally friendly methods.

Young and fresh Cognac from a small house dating back to the mid-1800s. Perfect as a base for brandy cocktails.

Rich and aged VSOP Cognac from a great small Cognac house.

The result of a blend in which the well-rounded tannins, brought about by many years of aging in oak barrels, are expressed and combined with the delicacy of several eaux-de-vie. Subtle aromas of chocolate and orange peel.

New cuvée from Gautret, excellent on its own, but designed for the Baroudeur cocktail.

Here's our version:

The Baroudeur

2 oz Initial Cognac

1/5 oz (6 ml) Borgo Vecchio Nocciola (hazelnut liqueur)

1/3 oz (9 ml) cinnamon syrup

7 dashes Angostura bitters

Cacao powder for garnish

Method:  Pour the syrup and the bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.  Stir with a wooden spoon, then add half the cognac.  Stir again, add the Nocciola, then, slowly stirring, add the rest of the cognac.  Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice, and dust over with cacoa powder.

PS  The wooden spoon is Gautret's suggestion.