Delamain, Pale & Dry Grande Champagne Cognac.

Delamain Pale & Dry Grande Champagne Cognac was introduced as Delamains standard-bearer in 1920, and represents 80 percent of the firm's production.

The label is a reproduction of a 17th century engraving of the town and Château of Jarnac by Claude Chastillon. Named to reflect its clean, dry purity of flavour, it is blended from a range of Cognacs averaging 25 years of age.

Through the evaporation of alcohol over time, it has been naturally reduced to approximately 53 percent alcohol; the final dilution is accomplished by the gradual addition of "vieilles faibles," literally, very old, weak Grand Champagne Cognacs of 15 percent alcohol, to a final strength of 40 percent.

Brilliant pale gold in colour, this superb Cognac is distinguished by its remarkable delicacy and refinement. The grape and vanillin aromas are confirmed on the palate, where intense yet elegant fruit flavours are offset by floral and liquorice notes which linger in the extended finish.