Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is a Grande Champagne Cognac, from the premier cru of the Cognac appellation. Made from a blend of carefully selected eaux-de-vie, it stands out for its complex, balanced, smooth and velvety profile.

Its aromatic expression combines an intense and finely oaked nose with notes of autumn fruits. On the palate, its generous texture gradually reveals spicy and exotic nuances of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

The Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve thus expresses a harmonious meeting between the finesse of the Grande Champagne terroir, the aromatic richness of the selected eaux-de-vie and a particularly smooth palate.

At 40% ABV, this sipping Cognac stands out for its balance between aromatic intensity, roundness and spicy freshness.

Maison Raymond Ragnaud: A Family History Since 1860

Maison Raymond Ragnaud is part of a family history deeply connected to the Cognac vineyards. The origins of this story date back to 1860, when the Ragnaud family already owned vineyards in Grande Champagne.

Over the generations, this winegrowing heritage was passed down and developed. In 1920, Paul Ragnaud settled at Château d'Ambleville, which became the home of the Maison. In 1941, his son Raymond created the Raymond Ragnaud brand and began marketing Cognac in bottles.

Today, the Maison continues to uphold its commitment to the land, heritage and time, three essential elements in the production and identity of its Cognacs.

This history gives the Très Vieille Réserve its full meaning, a cuvée built around a blend of eaux-de-vie selected for their complementarity and balance.

A Cognac from Grande Champagne, the Premier Cru of Cognac

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve comes from the Grande Champagne terroir, recognized as the premier cru of the Cognac appellation.

Grande Champagne holds a central place in the identity of Maison Raymond Ragnaud, whose winegrowing history has been linked to this terroir for several generations.

For this cuvée, the Maison creates a blend of carefully selected eaux-de-vie to achieve an aromatic expression that is both complex and harmonious.

The Très Vieille Réserve thus combines an intense, oaked nose with a rounder and more velvety palate, marked by spices and beautiful aromatic freshness.

A Blend of Eaux-de-Vie Carefully Selected with Precision

The Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is the result of a blend of carefully selected eaux-de-vie.

The aim of this blend is to create a Cognac offering both aromatic richness and a harmonious balance between its different expressions.

The nose develops an initial intense and finely oaked impression, accompanied by notes reminiscent of autumn fruits.

The palate then develops into a more generous and velvety register, where spices gradually take their place around cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

The whole forms an eau-de-vie described by the Maison as complex and balanced, in which every stage of the tasting contributes to the construction of its aromatic profile.

An Intense Nose of Fine Oak and Autumn Fruits

On the nose, the Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve offers an intense and finely oaked expression.

The oaked character integrates seamlessly into the whole without masking the other aromatic nuances. It notably accompanies a profile of autumn fruits, bringing a fruitier and more generous dimension to the initial nose.

This combination of fine oak and fruity expression gives the Cognac a balanced first impression, preparing the way for a smoother and more velvety palate.

The Palate: Smooth, Velvety and Spicy

On the palate, the Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve reveals a particularly smooth and velvety texture.

This sensation of softness accompanies a more exotic and spicy aromatic palette. The tasting notably releases notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

Cinnamon brings a warm and indulgent dimension, while ginger adds greater liveliness. Liquorice completes the profile with a deeper and more persistent nuance.

This development maintains a beautiful balance between the richness of the texture, the freshness of the spices and the overall finesse of the Cognac.

Cinnamon, Ginger and Liquorice: The Aromatic Signatures of the Tasting

A Complex and Balanced Cognac

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is built around a balance between several aromatic dimensions.

The intense and finely oaked nose provides an initial deep expression, complemented by autumn fruits. The palate, smoother and more velvety, then develops notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

This succession of aromas allows the Cognac to maintain genuine complexity throughout the tasting.

The balance between fruit, oak, velvety texture and spices is therefore one of the main signatures of the Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve.

Tasting Notes of Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve offers a tasting experience built around finesse, aromatic richness and a beautiful balance between fruit, oak and spices.

Throughout the tasting, its profile evolves from an intense and finely oaked nose towards a particularly smooth and velvety palate, where warmer notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice develop.

How to Taste Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is particularly well suited to being enjoyed neat, allowing you to take the time to discover the evolution of its different aromas.

Served at room temperature, it allows you to fully appreciate its intense nose, finely oaked notes and fruity expression before discovering a more generous and velvety palate.

For a careful tasting, it is recommended to begin by observing the colour of the Cognac, then gradually explore its aromas without immediately bringing your nose too close to the glass.

A few moments of aeration then allow the different aromatic expressions to reveal themselves, from autumn fruits and oaked nuances to the spicier notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

Which Glass Should You Use to Taste This Cognac?

To appreciate the Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve, a glass designed for tasting spirits helps reveal the richness of its aromatic bouquet.

A tulip glass is particularly suitable for concentrating the aromas and allowing them to be discovered progressively.

Its shape encourages the expression of fruity, oaked and spicy notes while allowing you to follow the aromatic evolution of the Cognac throughout the tasting.

What Food Pairings Work with Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

Thanks to its profile combining autumn fruits, oaked notes, velvety texture and spices, the Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve can accompany different tasting occasions.

Its notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice can create particularly interesting pairings with indulgent, spicy or lightly roasted flavours.

To fully enjoy its complexity, this Cognac can also be enjoyed on its own, at the end of a meal or during a tasting dedicated to aged Cognacs.

Grande Champagne and Ugni Blanc: The Origin of This Très Vieille Réserve

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve comes from the Maison's vineyards located in the heart of Grande Champagne.

The estate's vineyard covers 22 hectares, and this cuvée is made from eaux-de-vie produced from 100% Ugni Blanc grapes.

Ugni Blanc is the main grape variety used in the Cognac appellation. In this Très Vieille Réserve, it forms the basis of the eaux-de-vie selected for the blend.

The blending process then seeks to achieve a balance between the different aromatic expressions in order to create a complex, harmonious Cognac that remains true to the style of Maison Raymond Ragnaud.

Autumn Fruits at the Heart of the Aromatic Profile

The nose of the Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve combines an intense and finely oaked expression with notes of autumn fruits.

This fruity dimension brings generosity to the aromatic bouquet and balances the more oaked nuances.

The tasting then continues with a smoother and more velvety palate, creating a natural transition between the richness of the nose and the spicy notes that gradually appear.

The whole creates a harmonious aromatic profile in which fruit, oak and spices complement each other without any single element dominating the tasting.

A Très Vieille Réserve with a Smooth and Velvety Texture

Texture is an important dimension of the profile of the Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve.

The Maison describes a smooth and velvety palate, bringing a particularly supple and harmonious sensation to the tasting.

This texture accompanies notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice and creates a balance between the warmth of the spices and the overall softness of the Cognac.

The aromatic richness and velvety sensation therefore contribute to making this cuvée a particularly interesting Cognac for a slow and attentive tasting.

A Cognac at 40% ABV

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is bottled at 40% ABV.

This strength allows its aromatic profile to express itself, from the oaked notes and autumn fruits on the nose to the spicier flavours that develop on the palate.

Available in a 70 cl format, this Très Vieille Réserve is a cuvée intended for enthusiasts looking for a complex, balanced and generous Grande Champagne Cognac.

FAQ – Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve

What is Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is a Cognac made from a blend of carefully selected eaux-de-vie. Produced from the vineyards of Maison Raymond Ragnaud, located in the heart of Grande Champagne, it offers a complex and balanced profile marked by autumn fruits, oaked notes and spices.

What terroir does Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve come from?

This cuvée comes from the vineyards of Maison Raymond Ragnaud, located in the heart of Grande Champagne, the premier cru of the Cognac appellation.

Which grape variety is used for Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is made from eaux-de-vie produced from 100% Ugni Blanc grapes.

What are the aromatic notes of Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

The nose is described as intense and finely oaked, accompanied by notes of autumn fruits. On the palate, the tasting reveals flavours of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

What is the palate like of Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

The palate is smooth and velvety. It gradually develops a spicy and exotic aromatic palette, notably marked by cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

Is Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve oaked?

Yes. The nose features fine oaked notes, integrated into an aromatic profile also marked by autumn fruits and spices.

Are there spicy notes in this Cognac?

Yes. The palate notably releases notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice, contributing to the complexity and overall balance of the tasting.

What is the alcohol content of Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve has an alcohol content of 40% ABV.

What size is available?

Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve is available in a 70 cl bottle.

How should Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve be enjoyed?

This Cognac is ideally enjoyed neat, taking the time to observe and gradually discover its aromatic bouquet. A slow tasting allows you to appreciate its evolution from oaked notes and autumn fruits to spicy nuances.

Which glass should be used to taste this Cognac?

A tulip glass is particularly well suited to tasting, as its shape helps concentrate the aromas and better reveal the different nuances of the Cognac.

What can you pair Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve with?

Its aromatic profile can accompany indulgent and warm flavours, including dark chocolate, spiced desserts or dried fruits. It can also be enjoyed on its own to fully appreciate its complexity.

Is Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve complex?

Yes. The Maison describes this eau-de-vie as complex and balanced. Its profile combines an intense and oaked nose, autumn fruits and a velvety palate with notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.

Why Choose Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve?

• A Grande Champagne Cognac, from the premier cru of the Cognac appellation.
• A 22-hectare vineyard located in the heart of Grande Champagne.
• 100% Ugni Blanc grapes.
• A blend of carefully selected eaux-de-vie.
• An intense and finely oaked nose, accompanied by notes of autumn fruits.
• A smooth and velvety palate.
• A spicy aromatic palette featuring cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.
• A complex and balanced Cognac, combining aromatic richness and harmony.
• A Cognac at 40% ABV, available in a 70 cl bottle.

Discover Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve

The Cognac Raymond Ragnaud Très Vieille Réserve expresses the full richness of a blend of eaux-de-vie selected in the heart of Grande Champagne.

Its nose combines intensity, fine oak and autumn fruits, before giving way to a particularly smooth and velvety palate.

Notes of cinnamon, ginger and liquorice bring a spicy and expressive dimension to this eau-de-vie, described as complex and balanced.

A sipping Cognac to discover slowly, allowing you to appreciate the balance between fruit, oak, spices and its velvety texture.

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