THE 2018 EDITION OF 'LA PART DES ANGES' AUCTION IS NEXT WEEK

When
20 Sept.2018

Where
Hôtel Chais Monnet
50 avenue Paul Firino Martell
16100 Cognac

La Part des Anges, a biennial charity gala dinner, the initiative of the Cognac Interpro- fession (BNIC). At this dinner, collectors from around the world can bid for any number of very special Cognacs. 22 superb carafes and blends, generously donated by the cognac producers themselves, will be put up for auction with the proceeds going to charity. 15 of these cognacs also include a VIP experience for two in the heart of Cognac region, where visitors will explore the world of Cognac in all its facets: its terroir, its people, its crafts and its flavors. An amazing invitation to experience and share a world of emotion.

Since its creation in 2006, La Part des Anges auction of very spe- cial Cognacs has raised funds for 15 charities in the employment, education, heritage and social fields. French Chef, Thierry Marx, has kindly agreed to be the patron of the 2018 edition of La Part des Anges.

COGNAC BRANDS AUCTIONED AT THE 2018 EDITION
Bache-Gabrielsen	Hine
Château Montifaud	Jas Hennessy & Co
Cognac de Luze – Maison Boinaud	La Maison Larsen
Cognac François Voyer	Louis Royer
Cognac Frapin	Maison Bisquit, Dubouché et cie
Cognac Meukow	Maison Ferrand
Courvoisier	Martell
Delamain & Co	Merlet
Domaine Francis Abécassis	Normandin-Mercier
E. Rémy Martin & Co	Tiffon
Hardy	Union Générale des Viticulteurs Cognac

The 11th edition of La Part des Anges auction will be held in an exceptional venue: the hotel Les Chais Monnet. In this timeless luxury establishment in the heart of the Cognac region, visitors will enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience.

Sponsored by Artcurial & BNIC
Source: Artcurial.com

HOW MUCH IS WORTH AN OLD BOTTLE OF COGNAC?

The collector Value of a bottle of cognac is multi-dimensional:

[Age of bottle] X [Quality of cognac] X [Brand Luxury] X [Terroir] X [Rarety of the model] X [condition of the bottle] X [number available].

1. Age of Bottle:
Cognac was bottled in the seventies has less value than something produced in 1920s.

In the case of a Vintage cognac, extra value is added as there is a clear year associated with the cognac, plus it might have been re-bottled at a later stage and that dates also has a value.

2. Quality of Cognac
Most cognac is stated with these English terms as you all know cognac is mostly a spirit exported out and consumed outside of France, hence the use of English terms when qualifying cognac. Age and quality depends on the time the cognac has spent in oak casks - not the age of the bottle.

* VS= Very Special = 2 years old and more spent in oak cask. In French = Vieille Fine.

Comandon Partial Back Label VSOP

* VSOP = Very Superior Old Pale = 4 years old and more spent in oak cask. In French = Tres Vieille Fine.

* XO = Extra Old = 6 years old and more spent in oak cask. In French = Hors d'Age.
* Extra = 6 years old and more spent in oak cask, but it is supposedly older. No French translation, just another Hors d'Age.

3. Brand Luxury
Different brands have different appeal, status, prestige and notoriety.

Some are popular, other are more obscure but more famous amongst connoisseurs, etc.

4. Terroirs:
There are 7 different areas in Cognac which produces specific cognacs associated with the area.

These 7 areas have an 'unofficial picking order' which is unfortunate but a reality imposed by 100 years of political and economical reasoning. The following order is the most recognized order in terms of 'prestige of the terroirs' NOT MY OPINION.

1st Grande Champagne
2nd Petite Champagne
3rd Fine Champagne
4th Borderies
5th Fins Bois
6th Bons Bois
7th Bois Ordinaires

Petite Champagne Cognac, Partial Label

5. Condition of the Bottle:
Most important is the amount of liquid left in the bottle, the quality of closure and its condition, the condition of the labels, and the packaging. Also to consider is the design and intrinsic packaging designs. For instance, decanters are more valuable than standard bottles, as well as wood boxes are worth more than cardboard packagings.

6. Number Available:
Limited editions are more valuable in the long run than standard productions. In addition, the 'known' number of bottles still available make an impact in the overall 'exclusivity' value of the bottle.

Comandon VS Partial Label