Posted by Kurt M. on 7/5/2004, 9:48 am The cork is covered with a heat shrink capsule, which came about on cognac bottles about 15-20 years ago. The statement " This cognac has been accompanied at a time of shipment by an acquitregional jaune d or issued by the french (sic) government indicating that it was distilled in the cognac region of France.", and the absence of the actual producer of the cognac indicates that it was produced by an unknown (relatively speaking) producer otherwise the name would appear on the label. Either in the form you see on a Hennessy or Courvoisier bottle or it would say some thing like Produce by XYZ. In the U.S. is has become legal since the late 70s to let consumers know who imported the spirit and if bottled in the U.S. who the bottler is. In this instance it is Du Vernay, a bottler that is no longer in business. Because it is bottled in the U.S. it indicated bulk shipment from the place of origin. In other words the stuff is shipped in large barrels, but probably stainless steel tanks, to the U.S. where it is filled into bottles, then sold to wholesalers and retailers. Unfortunately I do not believe there is much value in the bottle or its contents and I would be surprised if you could get more than $30 from anyone. I would recommend that you pop the cork and enjoy the bottle with a friend or two.
Kirk, several searches for either the importer or bottler cam back empty. Nevertheless, here is some of what I believe about the bottle.
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