Hardy

Hardy Privilege Réserve du Prince Cognac

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Hardy blended three great vintages, 1906, 1908, and 1914, to make this remarkable blend. It comes in Cognac's only bottle to receive approval to carry the "Authentic Pre World War I Vintage" label, packaged with in a custom Lalique decanter. The nose is fascinating, an intriguing blend of age and Read More

Hardy Noces d’Albâtre

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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The color is gorgeous, a rich dark golden hue. The nose is even prettier. Aromas of vanilla cream and honeyed almond are joined by hints of distant magnolia blossoms. On the palate honeyed tropical fruits, mango and sweet tangerine, lead, through brilliant crescendo, to beautiful florals, from fresh honeysuckle to Read More

Hardy VSOP Cognac

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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Hardy ages its V.S.O.P. (Very Special Old Pale) Cognac for 8 years, twice the minimum permitted under French law. The eaux-de-vie comes from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the Cognac region's two finest crus. Packaging is very fine for the VSOP level, and pricing very reasonable.  The rich nose shows butter, Read More

Hardy Noces D’Or Cognac

David Honig
Wine Reviews
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The youngest Cognac in this blend of 40 different Grande Champagne Cognacs is at least 50 years old. Butter, honey, and dried fruit waft up from the glass. The nearly bite-free palate has complex flavors including dried fruit, honey, coffee, citrus, spices, caramel and toasted oak. The finish lingers, revisiting Read More

Hardy VSOP Cognac

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Hardy ages its V.S.O.P. (Very Special Old Pale) Cognac for 8 years, twice the minimum permitted under French law. The eaux-de-vie comes from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the Cognac region's two finest crus. Packaging is very fine for the VSOP level, and pricing very reasonable.  The rich nose shows butter, Read More