Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed upon release, remaining stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys of Bristol has a legendary history of sourcing, importing, and bottling spirits alongside their fine wines. Their Reserve Cognac represents this long-standing merchant tradition, where barrels of brandy were personally selected by the Avery family from top distillers in the Cognac region of France. Historically, these spirits were shipped to the damp, cool cellars of Bristol, where the unique microclimate allowed for a slow, gentle maturation process, often resulting in a remarkably smooth and integrated spirit. This bottling showcases the classic Charente terroir, distilled predominantly from Ugni Blanc grapes, offering a rich tapestry of dried fruits, warming spices, and elegant oak integration.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1793 in Bristol, England, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most venerated wine merchants and négociants. Built across generations by visionary figures such as Ronald Avery and his son John Avery MW, the house pioneered the early discovery and direct importation of benchmark estates from classical European regions and emerging New World terroirs. Renowned for its historical bottling expertise, Averys curates and crafts an expansive portfolio spanning prestigious Bordeaux, Burgundy Grand Crus, Champagne, vintage Port, Madeira, and fine Cognac. Guided by centuries of cellar mastery and meticulous sourcing, the historic house remains dedicated to championing exceptional regional character and timeless quality.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc