COGNAC 1805 LA TOUR D’ARGENT 2.5L
Under the reign of Henry the 3rd, facing the wine docks just after the Saint-Bernard Gate, a certain Rourteau opened an elegant inn, its name “L’Hôstellerie de La Tour d’Argent.” Here also marked the fork made its first appearance in France at the Tour d’Argent.
With the turmoil of the Revolution a thing of the past, Lecoq, Head Chef of the imperial kitchens, re-built the restaurant in 1830. The establishment was once again celebrated by gourmets like the Duke de Mornay and the Countess le Hon, The Lady of the Camellias, and even Lord Seymour.
Famous cognacs from the La Tour d’Argent wine cellar: 1800 La Tour d’Argent Grand Fine Champagne,1805 La Tour d’Argent Grande Champagne Terrail,1810 La Tour d’Argent Renault & Co Réserve, Grande Fine Champagne,1870 La Tour d’Argent A. Terrail, Grande Fine Champagne,1893 La Tour d’Argent Grande Fine Champagne.
This Cognac 1805 version has also been grown up in respect and welcoming. The label of the bottle has disappeared with time and the thick outer layer of dust confirms its extremely old age. With a capacity of 2.5 liters, this was also considered a fairly large Cognac bottle at that time.
